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Powell River overdose protection site now in operation

Powell River overdose protection site now in operation

Facility has already had clients show up for services
City of Powell River one of more than 400 Canadian municipalities to declare emergency

City of Powell River one of more than 400 Canadian municipalities to declare emergency

Climate emergency declaration presses need for carbon output adjustments
BC SPCA reminds public to keep pets out of cars on hot days

BC SPCA reminds public to keep pets out of cars on hot days

#NoHotPets campaign educates on keeping animals cool and safe during summer heat
qathet Regional District approves statement of financial information

qathet Regional District approves statement of financial information

Document lists remuneration and expenses of elected officials and staff
Fuel suppliers won’t release profit details to B.C. probe into gas prices

Fuel suppliers won’t release profit details to B.C. probe into gas prices

The companies behind most of B.C.’s major gas stations are refusing to provide details about their profit margins to a government-ordered inquiry into retail gasoline prices.
New ceiling material at Powell River Recreation Complex results in energy savings

New ceiling material at Powell River Recreation Complex results in energy savings

Brighter arena and rink will also reduce pressure on ice-making equipment
B.C. time change survey sees record number of replies

B.C. time change survey sees record number of replies

British Columbians aren’t shy about voicing their opinions on time. More than 158,000 residents have responded to a B.C.
qathet Regional District briefs: Opposes shellfish licence; Resource recovery; Amends bylaw

qathet Regional District briefs: Opposes shellfish licence; Resource recovery; Amends bylaw

Opposes shellfish licence At its meeting on Thursday, June 27, qathet Regional District’s board of directors voted to strongly object to BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development over the revised application fo
Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world, report finds

Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world, report finds

The Henley Passport Index has released its third quarter ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, a study measuring global mobility based on visa-free access to destinations
Water taxis pick up slack amid overloads, delays

Water taxis pick up slack amid overloads, delays

Ferry workers launch anti-abuse campaign