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Water restrictions remain unchanged for City of Powell River

Haslam Lake water levels slightly above average

Jul 20, 2021 11:44 AM Read more >

Powell River city council approves contribution to help lower greenhouse gas emissions

City supports energy study to reduce GHG in civic buildings

Jul 20, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries fuel rebate inching down as fuel prices rise

Customers have been seeing fuel rebates or surcharges imposed for 17 years to help the company manage changes in fuel prices

Jul 20, 2021 6:55 AM Read more >

City of Powell River endorses heat pump program

Rebate top-ups to be continued with $20,000 expenditure

Jul 19, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

PRISMA on the Couch returns for second season

Music webcast event to feature archival concerts, interviews and educational content, and scenic qathet region destinations

Jul 19, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Powell River city councillors vote to relax requirements for residential development in Cranberry

Council approves housing variances

Jul 19, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

Number of those in hospital with the disease fell by 11 over the weekend, to 49.

Jul 19, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Recreation or wrecking creation?

Camping is a fantastic way to commune with Mother Nature, unless you leave behind a mess for her to clean up.

Jul 19, 2021 12:47 PM Read more >

BC SPCA endeavours to create space for displaced animals

Adoption promotion part of organization’s emergency response due to wildfires

Jul 19, 2021 9:52 AM Read more >

Viewpoint: What does it mean to be courageous?

"Courage is not just a combat-ready soldier. Some days, courage is to live one more day without pain."

Jul 19, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >