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Tax increase prompts Powell River homeowners to express concerns to council

Tax increase prompts Powell River homeowners to express concerns to council

Annual increases are not sustainable, according to taxpayers
Former MP Ray Skelly dead at 78

Former MP Ray Skelly dead at 78

Former NDP MP Ray Skelly has died. Skelly, who died July 14 in Comox at the age of 78, was the MP for the ridings of Comox – Powell River and North Island – Powell River for 14 years between 1979 and 1993.
Video: Giant Pacific octopus on the hunt just off Bowen Island

Video: Giant Pacific octopus on the hunt just off Bowen Island

Adam Taylor caught this footage of a giant Pacific octopus just off of Bowen's Seymour Bay.
Officials swamped with calls after man dies from rabies after coming in contact with bat

Officials swamped with calls after man dies from rabies after coming in contact with bat

Public health officials on Vancouver Island have been inundated with calls in recent days from people concerned about possible exposure to rabid bats.
Powell River artist wants to beautify Haslam Lake reservoir building

Powell River artist wants to beautify Haslam Lake reservoir building

Painter envisions a mural depicting nature
Powell River resident enquires about city lands available for sale

Powell River resident enquires about city lands available for sale

At this time there is no land available, says city chief administrative officer
360 participants take part in Powell River Meatless Monday program

360 participants take part in Powell River Meatless Monday program

Campaign aimed to increase health and lower carbon footprint
Mother of Powell River shooting victim feels court system was insensitive

Mother of Powell River shooting victim feels court system was insensitive

Inability to read victim impact statement a disappointment, says Nichelle Guignard
Consultant predicted wave of sawmill closures 10 years ago

Consultant predicted wave of sawmill closures 10 years ago

The current wave of sawmill closures and curtailments rippling through B.C. had been expected for at least a decade. But few expected that wave to hit so fast and furious. In recent weeks, B.C.
People are being easily duped by fake Expedia 'customer service'

People are being easily duped by fake Expedia 'customer service'

Scammers have been fraudulently using the company name Expedia Inc. to trick consumers out of thousands of dollars.