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City of Powell River signs land deal with international school

City of Powell River signs land deal with international school

Sino Bright purchases property from Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation

Quick Peak: Ferry cancellations

Residents intending to travel between Powell River and Little River ferry terminals over the next three Saturdays will need to take note of scheduled cancellations.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 31 to February 5, 2019 Total calls for service = 69 Thefts = 6 Assaults = 2 Impaired driving = 0 Mischief = 2 Break and enter = 2 1.
qathet Regional District directors disagree over application

qathet Regional District directors disagree over application

An application to conduct investigative drilling for a sand and gravel quarry in Homfray Channel near Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park has been received by the province and is currently under review without the support of qathet Regional Distr
Permit cancellation means thermal coal won't be railed through Delta to new facility

Permit cancellation means thermal coal won't be railed through Delta to new facility

The Port of Vancouver has cancelled the Fraser Surrey Docks permit to export U.S. thermal coal. The port, on the south side of the Fraser River near North Delta, Surrey and New Westminster, wanted to transfer coal brought in by rail from Wyoming.
Chief librarian proposes grant increase for Powell River Public Library

Chief librarian proposes grant increase for Powell River Public Library

Facility requires more staff, says Rebecca Burbank
Water systems ailing in qathet Regional District, says district chair

Water systems ailing in qathet Regional District, says district chair

Lund Water District funding application receives approval
Powell River wildlife advocates receive government funding

Powell River wildlife advocates receive government funding

PROWLS and WOWS awarded grants for animal protection and rehabilitation work
Trauma, stigma and how B.C. first responders are fighting for their mental health

Trauma, stigma and how B.C. first responders are fighting for their mental health

Hundreds of firefighters, paramedics, police and corrections officers attended a first-of-its-kind conference in Richmond and B.C.
Simons welcomes NDP win in Nanaimo

Simons welcomes NDP win in Nanaimo

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons says Wednesday night’s byelection win in Nanaimo is a sign that “people like what the government is doing.
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