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North Island-Powell River MP expresses veterans’ concerns

North Island-Powell River MP expresses veterans’ concerns

Some applied for federal CERB benefits and are facing difficulties
Feisty barracuda caught in Alberni Inlet, far from its normal range

Feisty barracuda caught in Alberni Inlet, far from its normal range

A menacing-looking barracuda has been netted in Alberni Inlet, thousands of kilometres from its usual home in the warmer waters of the Pacific Ocean.
B.C. residents to find international travel risky this summer

B.C. residents to find international travel risky this summer

B.C. residents to find international travel risky this summer
Fire reported on Harwood Island

Fire reported on Harwood Island

Crews put out driftwood blaze
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA adapts to hybrid sessions in legislature

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA adapts to hybrid sessions in legislature

Online democracy a systemic change
Anglers, conservationists continue fight against chinook regulations

Anglers, conservationists continue fight against chinook regulations

DFO points to stocks of concern, but sportfishers believe more comprehensive recovery plan needed
300 more sailings, B.C. Ferries loosens restrictions

300 more sailings, B.C. Ferries loosens restrictions

B.C. Ferries is loosening some restrictions and increasing capacity as summer travel within the province grows.
Catch a comet by the tail: a bright streak in Island sky

Catch a comet by the tail: a bright streak in Island sky

A recently discovered comet will grace the night sky over B.C. for the next couple of weeks, before disappearing again for thousands of years.
Powell River partnership disburses COVID-19 funds

Powell River partnership disburses COVID-19 funds

Five projects to receive $32,000 from community response fund
North Island-Powell River MP involved in restructuring parliament

North Island-Powell River MP involved in restructuring parliament

Hybrid sittings established to allow broad participation