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Crisis Centre on hand 24-7 as COVID-19 takes a toll on our mental health

Crisis Centre on hand 24-7 as COVID-19 takes a toll on our mental health

With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up Sept. 10, the Crisis Centre of B.C. is reminding people that support is as close as a phone call - or a text
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 27 to September 2, 2020.
Twins find two 85-million-year-old dinosaurs 32 years apart

Twins find two 85-million-year-old dinosaurs 32 years apart

Amateur paleontologist Pat Trask was walking along the banks of the Trent River, south of Cumberland and Royston, when he discovered what may be the fossilized remains of an elasmosaur, a small headed, long-necked creature with paddle-like limbs and
6 months and counting: B.C. extends provincial state of emergency for a 13th time

6 months and counting: B.C. extends provincial state of emergency for a 13th time

The record-breaking provincial state of emergency has been renewed 13 times since it was first activated in mid-March.
Construction on affordable rental homes starting in Powell River

Construction on affordable rental homes starting in Powell River

Apartment building to be situated on Ontario Avenue
City of Powell River advisory committee considers finances

City of Powell River advisory committee considers finances

Permissive tax exemptions being discussed
Island Discovery returns to service on Powell River/Texada route

Island Discovery returns to service on Powell River/Texada route

Salish Eagle also resumes regular schedule between Powell River and Comox
BC Ferries announces three Powell River/Earls Cove ferry sailings cancellations

BC Ferries announces three Powell River/Earls Cove ferry sailings cancellations

Inspections and maintenance required on Malaspina Sky, affects round trips September 12, 13 and 19
City of Powell River council will consider funding heritage app

City of Powell River council will consider funding heritage app

Community Forest to be approached for potential partnership
City of Powell River tax collection behind historical amounts

City of Powell River tax collection behind historical amounts

Extension of penalty deadline slows payments