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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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Photos: Sounds of jazz festival still echo through qathet region

Photos: Sounds of jazz festival still echo through qathet region

Variety of Canadian, international and local performers occupied Townsite stages earlier this month
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North-Island Powell River forum question covers coast guard, DFO

North-Island Powell River forum question covers coast guard, DFO

Audience member asks federal election candidates what they would do about 'under-resourced, undermanned' service
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City of Powell River approves variance permit for subdivision

City of Powell River approves variance permit for subdivision

Council allows reduced setbacks for property on Courtenay Street in Westview
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More of Lasqueti Island's unique ecosystem conserved

More of Lasqueti Island's unique ecosystem conserved

Mystic Ridge in Area E of qathet Regional District will be combined with other new and recent protections
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Planned protests led to cancellation of all-candidates forum in Campbell River

Planned protests led to cancellation of all-candidates forum in Campbell River

The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce said protests and counter-protests planned near the Tidemark Theatre raised safety concerns
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Timberlane building to be demolished per Powell River Council

Timberlane building to be demolished per Powell River Council

Caretaker’s residence at the park has been damaged by water and is beyond repair
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In memoriam: Vianney Paquette

In memoriam: Vianney Paquette

March 16, 1932 - March 20, 2025
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Missing & murdered Indigenous women brought up at election forum

Missing & murdered Indigenous women brought up at election forum

First Nations elder presents question to candidates running for office in the North Island-Powell River riding
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Mining company on Texada Island explains discharge

Mining company on Texada Island explains discharge

Zyrox seeking authorization from provincial agencies related to current releases of effluent
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