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City council in Powell River addresses letter opposing backyard burning

City council in Powell River addresses letter opposing backyard burning

"Some people want the fires gone away and other people want more fires.” ~ Mayor Dave Formosa
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

Eight COVID-19-related deaths overnight raise provincial death toll to 1,658.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the last week include a stabbing threat aboard a ferry; investigation of a possible firearm being waved around; and a dog left inside a vehicle
Consultation concerns expressed at qathet Regional District meeting regarding visual quality objectives in forests

Consultation concerns expressed at qathet Regional District meeting regarding visual quality objectives in forests

Deadline for input inadequate, says conservation association representative
Volunteers remove broom from Manson connector area in Powell River

Volunteers remove broom from Manson connector area in Powell River

BroomBusters help clear out the invasive plant over a series of weekends
Author from Powell River outlines vegan lifestyles in latest book

Author from Powell River outlines vegan lifestyles in latest book

Exercise tips and recipes highlight plant-based nutrition for active living
Powell River doctors: COVID versus vaccines, considering relative risk

Powell River doctors: COVID versus vaccines, considering relative risk

Local physicians provide information on risks related to contracting coronavirus, as well as vaccine safety and reducing the spread
Powell River renaming discussed at meeting between city, qathet Regional District and Tla'amin Nation

Powell River renaming discussed at meeting between city, qathet Regional District and Tla'amin Nation

Three government assembly talks about origins of community’s name
Viewpoint: Celebrating child care professionals

Viewpoint: Celebrating child care professionals

We have been reminded of many things in the world of early childhood education these past 14 months
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Two more deaths raise province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,650.