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Powell River councillors support protection of old-growth trees

Committee of the whole discusses report to BC minister of forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development

Mar 10, 2021 12:55 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 4 to 10, 2021

Mar 10, 2021 11:16 AM Read more >

City of Powell River to examine tertiary treatment addition for wastewater plant

Funding opportunities to be explored for removing contaminants of emerging concern

Mar 10, 2021 10:24 AM Read more >

Female hockey program coordinator in Powell River optimistic about team’s future

Players keep spirits high, despite COVID setback

Mar 9, 2021 4:43 PM Read more >

B.C. records 1,393 COVID-19-related deaths in year after first such fatality

A man in his 80s at North Vancouver's Lynn Valley Care Centre was the first to die from COVID-19 in Canada.

Mar 9, 2021 3:53 PM Read more >

Union local president comments on mill startup in Powell River

Recalls a relief for Unifor members

Mar 9, 2021 3:09 PM Read more >

B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

Aviation sector advocates continue to urge the federal government to also provide support for the industry.

Mar 9, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >

City of Powell River to examine in camera policy revision

Resident questions councillors about releases of resolutions and minutes

Mar 8, 2021 5:14 PM Read more >

Powell River city councillor issues apology to former emergency services facility committee member

Maggie Hathaway corrects error regarding comment on voting and acclamation as chair

Mar 8, 2021 3:58 PM Read more >

Bonnie Henry has 'hope' sports and religious services can resume in 'coming weeks'

First death from COVID-19 in B.C. was announced one year ago tomorrow.

Mar 8, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >