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inclusion Powell River applies for housing permits

inclusion Powell River applies for housing permits

Timeline requires expedited process, says CEO Lilla Tipton
BC finance minister releases statement on June Labour Force Survey

BC finance minister releases statement on June Labour Force Survey

On July 10, BC minister of finance Carole James issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for June 2020: "The monthly labour force numbers for June continue to show signs of our province's gradual econom
Comet could become visible to naked eye

Comet could become visible to naked eye

Observers of the night sky could have something new to look out for in the coming weeks – a comet discovered by NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) telescope and catalogued as C/2020 F3.
Powell River police investigating stabbing incident

Powell River police investigating stabbing incident

Man and woman arrested; victim expected to recover
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA pleased with latest appointment

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA pleased with latest appointment

Nicholas Simons comments on being named chair of special committee on policing
Make sure the mask is fitted, says SFU researcher

Make sure the mask is fitted, says SFU researcher

If you’re going to wear a mask, it’s best to get it fitted properly to realize its maximum safety benefits, according to a Simon Fraser University study.
DFO seizes two vessels after alleged illegal fishing on Sunshine Coast

DFO seizes two vessels after alleged illegal fishing on Sunshine Coast

Fisheries officers made a couple of significant seizures in waters off the Sunshine Coast after alleged violations of fishing regulations earlier this month – one involving a commercial fishing operation and another involving recreational anglers.
Province makes funds available for electric vehicle development

Province makes funds available for electric vehicle development

Program is part of CleanBC, says premier John Horgan
Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education minister says

Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education minister says

Parents of children entering kindergarten to Grade 7 should plan for a five-day-a-week return to school in September, says B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming.
Simons to chair Police Act review committee

Simons to chair Police Act review committee

All-party committee will engage with communities and experts