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B.C. government embraces year-round daylight time, plans legislation

B.C. government embraces year-round daylight time, plans legislation

The B.C. government could introduce legislation this fall to mandate year-round daylight time, depending on what happens in the United States, B.C. Jobs Minister Bruce Ralston said Tuesday. “On the B.C.
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Council considers thermal energy study for Powell River Recreation Complex

Council considers thermal energy study for Powell River Recreation Complex

Facility is city’s single largest greenhouse gas emission source
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Protective doors coming for B.C. Transit bus drivers

Protective doors coming for B.C. Transit bus drivers

B.C. Transit will start retrofitting 650 buses around the province in early 2020 with protective driver doors. The move is a response to several violent attacks that injured B.C. Transit drivers. The $6.
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Government grants awarded to Powell River recreation groups

Government grants awarded to Powell River recreation groups

BC Sport Participation Program funds curling and gymnastics clubs
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Petition for better bus service draws 2,000 signatures in Powell River

Community requires bus service to Lower Mainland, says resident
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Powell River Recreation Complex bridge to face closure for repairs

Powell River Recreation Complex bridge to face closure for repairs

Terry Fox Run will use an alternate route for the annual event
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Powell River resident calls for hiring of female firefighter

Powell River resident calls for hiring of female firefighter

Woman who applied for position this spring was not chosen
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North Island-Powell River MP urges government to fix marine weather stations

North Island-Powell River MP urges government to fix marine weather stations

Knowing what the weather will do on the ocean is important, and North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney is working to restore safety measures on the water for mariners.
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North Island-Powell River riding candidates discuss climate change plans

North Island-Powell River riding candidates discuss climate change plans

Federal election hopefuls exchange views on ballot issue
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BC Ferries: Detours from Horseshoe Bay scheduled for Saturday-morning sailings

BC Ferries: Detours from Horseshoe Bay scheduled for Saturday-morning sailings

Two morning sailings from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay on Saturday, Sept. 7 will be affected by detours that will be in place for the RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. For motorists travelling on the 6:20 a.m.
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