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Federal government penalizing workers, says NDP

Federal government penalizing workers, says NDP

Party requests prime minister stop CERB claw back
Port Alberni mill to receive $13 million upgrade; Powell River mill remains idle

Port Alberni mill to receive $13 million upgrade; Powell River mill remains idle

Paper Excellence makes investment
qathet Regional District directors discuss public participation at hearings

qathet Regional District directors discuss public participation at hearings

Regional district planning committee reviews recent public hearing
Economic agency could build bridge between B.C., Ottawa: Joly

Economic agency could build bridge between B.C., Ottawa: Joly

The promise of a new federal development agency for B.C.
Wood waste landfill proposed north of Lund

Wood waste landfill proposed north of Lund

qathet Regional District reviews application for project
BC Ferries recommends essential travel only

BC Ferries recommends essential travel only

Company provides advice for travellers during holiday period
North Island-Powell River MP/federal NDP call for small business support

North Island-Powell River MP/federal NDP call for small business support

After small local distilleries produced tens of thousands of litres of hand sanitizer for free for months during the pandemic, the Liberal government thanked them by turning around and giving paid contracts to large companies like Fluid Energy Group
Powell River Board of Education elects chairperson

Powell River Board of Education elects chairperson

Dale Lawson acclaimed to School District 47 position

Mandatory vaccination unlikely for workplaces; focus will be on education

With the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, employers could soon be navigating a tricky situation if staff choose not to be immunized. The first doses of the newly approved Pfizer vaccine in B.C.
B.C. Ferries to help fund restoration of The Beachcombers boat

B.C. Ferries to help fund restoration of The Beachcombers boat

B.C. Ferries has committed to help fund the restoration of the Persephone, the boat that was at the centre of much of the action on CBC television’s The Beachcombers.