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Telecommunications company considers new tower in Lund

Everyone is reminded to turn their clocks back one hour before they go to sleep on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Most smartphones and computers will automatically change, but don’t forget your microwaves or manual clocks.

On Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., clocks across the province will fall back an hour, and in so doing, align millions of people’s daily rhythms with the sun. But will it be the last time?

Project requires $5.5 million for completion

Elections BC says 6,107 certification envelopes had been received by the Powell River-Sunshine Coast electoral office as of Oct. 30. There were 8,338 mail-in ballots requested by Powell River-Sunshine Coast voters.

70 organizations qualify, amounting to $377,941

BC Ferries has confirmed that two employees working out of the Langdale terminal have tested positive for COVID-19. The employees do not work in positions where they would have direct contact with the travelling public, the company said.

A third electric-hybrid Island class ferry was launched this week in Romania, where it was built, and is set to undergo sea trials in February.

City of Powell River councillors have voted to apply for a provincial active transportation planning grant.

City of Powell River Council will spend about $1.8 million for two pieces of equipment for the consolidated wastewater treatment plant.