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Tla'amin Nation citizens and qathet region residents participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation march

Congregation walked from Tla’amin Nation lands in Townsite to Willingdon Beach

Sep 30, 2021 6:28 PM Read more >

B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 30, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

The legacy of Israel Powell

“…to ‘civilize’ meant to remove Indigenous culture, religious practices, education and government structures, and replace them with Euro-Christian ones.”

Sep 30, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Guest editorial: We must walk this road together

Together, we have an opportunity to be leaders once again, and to show the rest of Canada what true reconciliation looks like

Sep 30, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Turning point

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 30, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Place names suggest deep connection to Tla'amin lands

One small part of reconciliation is to respect Tla’amin’s priority on place names according to oral history and language

Sep 30, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from September 19 to 25

Total is the same as the previous reporting period (September 12 to 18)

Sep 29, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

B.C. has 11 COVID-19 deaths in past day

COVID-19 hospitalizations at 19-week high.

Sep 29, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River route sailings

High winds result in the Salish Eagle holding in dock

Sep 29, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

Powell River Board of Education announces new principal of Indigenous education

School district 47 appoints Jessica Johnson in new role

Sep 29, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >

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