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Letter: The heat is on, and we have 10 years to fix it

Letter: The heat is on, and we have 10 years to fix it

We need a 10-year plan because it takes 10 years to plan, approve and build proper shade structures
Museum in Powell River offers summer programs

Museum in Powell River offers summer programs

Programs will still be mindful of COVID-19 safety measures
B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

There are 729 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
Ferry traffic overflows onto Highway 99 on July 1

Ferry traffic overflows onto Highway 99 on July 1

Travellers headed to Sunshine Coast faced long waits on the holiday
Drivers reminded to slow down on Highway 101

Drivers reminded to slow down on Highway 101

Concerns for summer traffic after recent vehicle incidents on Coast
Police in Powell River investigate crash of vehicle into convenience store

Police in Powell River investigate crash of vehicle into convenience store

Truck was empty when RCMP arrived on scene
Renovations at Savary Island fire hall now complete

Renovations at Savary Island fire hall now complete

“This upgrade project ensures Savary Island residents have an excellent facility that is safe, functional and adaptable for future needs." ~ Mike Wall, qathet Regional District manager of asset management and strategic initiatives
Viewpoint: Reconciliation and the ugly truths we must face

Viewpoint: Reconciliation and the ugly truths we must face

I couldn’t help seeing them as the frightened, innocent little boys and little girls who had suddenly found themselves far from their homes and even farther from their own world. ~ Mary Polak
Minority government is working, says North Island-Powell River MP

Minority government is working, says North Island-Powell River MP

Parliament should carry on with its work: Rachel Blaney
qathet Regional District closes Emergency Operations Centre

qathet Regional District closes Emergency Operations Centre

Announcement follows lifting of provincial state of emergency