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BC Ferries unveils Texada ferry design BC Ferries will be presenting a preliminary design for its replacement of Texada Island’s North Island Princess and is seeking the public’s thoughts.

Three Powell River Regional District directors question original votes

Six families leave danger areas to seek sanctuary in Powell River

City staff prepares cost analysis on taking down former Inn at Westview

Restrictions put in place as city crews begin to update infrastructure

City staff plan to present public’s engagement report regarding waterfront site in Westview

Public consultation process to take place during September and October

Local government continues review of remote area’s emergency system

Feds issue air quality warning Environment Canada issued an air quality warning Tuesday, August 1, for Powell River that will remain in effect until Thursday, August 3, as smoke from BC wildfires enters the area.

Funds for food policy Powell River Regional District board voted at its Thursday, July 27, meeting to provide $5,000 in assistance to the Powell River Food Policy Council, a group developing recommendations for the Powell River region’s local governm