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BC Ferries mulls reservation system changes for Route 3

BC Ferries mulls reservation system changes for Route 3

FAC chair voices concern over low engagement numbers
In-camera meeting frequency by Powell River council questioned

In-camera meeting frequency by Powell River council questioned

City Matters member expresses concern about closed meetings
Eelgrass slows wastewater project in Powell River

Eelgrass slows wastewater project in Powell River

Aquatic plant life found in vicinity of treatment plant outfall
Anchor gone, along with weekend newscast for CTV News Vancouver Island, amid Bell cuts

Anchor gone, along with weekend newscast for CTV News Vancouver Island, amid Bell cuts

CTV News Vancouver Island’s weekend newscast appears to have been axed as part of Bell Media’s restructuring plan, which has cut jobs for more than 200 employees in Canada.
Golf pro from Powell River takes on new role

Golf pro from Powell River takes on new role

Crown Isle Resort chooses Jared Siminoff for head position
Directors provide qathet Regional District transportation/road maintenance reports

Directors provide qathet Regional District transportation/road maintenance reports

Several issues outlined at board meeting
North Island-Powell River MP to host meetings via Zoom

North Island-Powell River MP to host meetings via Zoom

Rachel Blaney will use digital platform to connect with constituents
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 28 to February 3, 2021.
Province funds hiring to track down invasive species

Province funds hiring to track down invasive species

About 200 people will be hired this year to track down and control the Asian giant hornet, giant hogweed, scotch broom and other invasive species across the province. The hiring blitz, already under way, will let the Invasive Species Council of B.C.
'I ask for patience': 300,000 British Columbians still waiting for COVID benefit, says premier

'I ask for patience': 300,000 British Columbians still waiting for COVID benefit, says premier

While 1.8 million have received their BC Recovery Benefit, another 300,000 are still waiting due to an error in their application