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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 2 to 9, 2022.
BC Ferries adding one per cent to cost of travel

BC Ferries adding one per cent to cost of travel

Fuel surcharge to be levied as of March 1
Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill moves into indefinite curtailment

Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill moves into indefinite curtailment

“It’s been a little unsettling to say the least. We’ve gone through downsizing and curtailments before but nothing to this level because this is an indefinite curtailment." ~ UNIFOR Local 76 president Marvin Coe
Mechanical difficulties with truck results in curtailment of organics collection in Powell River

Mechanical difficulties with truck results in curtailment of organics collection in Powell River

“We are waiting for some parts for the vehicle and they are unable to give us a date." ~ Rod Fraser, city manager of operations
B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

No new deaths were recorded in the past day.
qathet region choral festival postpones biennial event

qathet region choral festival postpones biennial event

Organizers move International Choral Kathaumixw to 2023; scaled back celebration to be held this June
Royal Canadian Legion makes donation to qathet region cadet organizations

Royal Canadian Legion makes donation to qathet region cadet organizations

Three groups receive funds from Branch 164
Will you be betting on the Super Bowl this weekend?

Will you be betting on the Super Bowl this weekend?

You can bet with BCLC on the score, the winner and if Eminem will sing before Snoop Dogg at half-time
Financial institution based in qathet region receives recognition

Financial institution based in qathet region receives recognition

First Credit Union listed as one of BC’s top employers
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