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Two moderate quakes off Vancouver Island’s west coast

Two moderate quakes off Vancouver Island’s west coast

A pair of moderate earthquakes off the west coast of Vancouver Island about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday happened in one of Canada’s most seismically active areas.
qathet Regional District committee reviews pesticide letters

qathet Regional District committee reviews pesticide letters

Directors carry motion for staff to request a presentation from appropriate line agencies to outline provincial processes and environmental regulations
ICBC expands road test booking dates

ICBC expands road test booking dates

ICBC has released more booking dates for British Columbians looking to take their non-commercial road tests – Class 5 and 7. Priority for road test re-booking has now expanded to those who had their test cancelled between March 17 and June 26.
North Island-Powell River MP joins fellow members in calling for universal child care

North Island-Powell River MP joins fellow members in calling for universal child care

Lack of resources affects women in particular, says Rachel Blaney
Powell River council requests meetings with provincial ministers

Powell River council requests meetings with provincial ministers

Annual gatherings will take place via teleconference this year
Province appoints court judges

Province appoints court judges

In order to increase access to justice for residents, BC’s provincial government is appointing three new provincial court judges and reappointing three senior provincial court judges, according to a Ministry of Attorney General media release.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 16 to 21, 2020.
qathet Regional District committee recommends water study

qathet Regional District committee recommends water study

Regional district renegotiates cost with engineering firm
National ferry association renews call for federal aid

National ferry association renews call for federal aid

The Canadian Ferry Association is renewing its call for federal aid for the industry, while warning ferry-dependent communities that lack of government support could hamper both economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
qathet Regional District finance committee forwards grants-in-aid requests

qathet Regional District finance committee forwards grants-in-aid requests

Board to consider community organization funding