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Wild Pick, chapter one: The Potluck

Wild Pick, chapter one: The Potluck

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
Opinion: Why you should be worried about the B.C. government's traffic court overhaul

Opinion: Why you should be worried about the B.C. government's traffic court overhaul

Why the push to move traffic court in B.C. online? "The government sees drivers as walking cash machines," says a Vancouver lawyer
Podcast highlights qathet region personalities

Podcast highlights qathet region personalities

“The interviews themselves have been running over, every single time. I find we get so engaged in the conversations.” ~ Aaron Reid
North Island-Powell River MP reacts to federal budget

North Island-Powell River MP reacts to federal budget

Financial plan has hits and misses, according to Rachel Blaney
Changes to Langdale route reservation system now in effect

Changes to Langdale route reservation system now in effect

For some, the reservation cost is rising 50 per cent 
Two-time Olympian 'shocked' by induction into Powell River Sports Hall of Fame

Two-time Olympian 'shocked' by induction into Powell River Sports Hall of Fame

Douglas Ladret represented Canada and his hometown on international stage
Canadian Tire in Powell River wants expansion

Canadian Tire in Powell River wants expansion

City planner Rachel Pukesh outlined a proposal that would allow construction of an addition, complete with a detached seasonal garden centre in the store’s parking lot.
Correspondence from Powell River Community Forest suggests UBCM resolution regarding stumpage rates

Correspondence from Powell River Community Forest suggests UBCM resolution regarding stumpage rates

"The community forest is a huge contributor to the whole qathet region; even though the city is the owner of that corporation, we share the funds with the whole region.” ~ City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa
City of Powell River Council asks for staff recommendations regarding name change delegations

City of Powell River Council asks for staff recommendations regarding name change delegations

Councillors consider allowable input at committee of the whole meetings
B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

Data for deaths conflicts with previously released information.