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Permissive tax exemptions granted at special City of Powell River meeting

Permissive tax exemptions granted at special City of Powell River meeting

Council passes six bylaws that cap exemption amount at $400,000
Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

BC SPCA also offers tips for Halloween.
Powell River Salmon Society welcomes young visitors to hatchery facility at Lang Creek

Powell River Salmon Society welcomes young visitors to hatchery facility at Lang Creek

Proponents hope to make new generation of salmon champions
Viewpoint: Are pandemic support programs still beneficial?

Viewpoint: Are pandemic support programs still beneficial?

If you want to support small businesses and young families in your community, we need people to get back into the labour force... ~ Madison Belyea
Cartoon: Office comfort

Cartoon: Office comfort

How has your transition back to the office been?
North Island-Powell River MP wants collaborative action in House of Commons

North Island-Powell River MP wants collaborative action in House of Commons

Rachel Blaney hopes for progress with new ministers
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

The 758 new infections in the past 24 hours is the highest single-day tally in almost a month.
Royal Canadian Legion hands out first poppies of 2021 in qathet region

Royal Canadian Legion hands out first poppies of 2021 in qathet region

Acting City of Powell River mayor, Tla'amin Nation hegus and qathet Regional District director receive poppy as annual campaign kicks off
Route 3 sees vehicle traffic increases

Route 3 sees vehicle traffic increases

July and September both show more vehicles compared to 2019
Mercury, Moon – and an interesting star like our Sun

Mercury, Moon – and an interesting star like our Sun

Early November should provide some interesting views of Mercury et al. On Nov. 2 at 0635, Mercury rises in the ESE with the Moon about 12 degrees above the horizon.