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Moment of silence held at school district meeting in Powell River

Moment of silence held at school district meeting in Powell River

Jackie Timothy remembered by chairperson, fellow trustees
Legions in North Island-Powell River riding receiving federal funds

Legions in North Island-Powell River riding receiving federal funds

Money will be disbursed to help organizations cope with pandemic
Upcoming sailings cancelled between Powell River and lower Sunshine Coast

Upcoming sailings cancelled between Powell River and lower Sunshine Coast

Malaspina Sky requires engineering maintenance
Tla’amin Nation receives government funding for composting project

Tla’amin Nation receives government funding for composting project

Facility will also service qathet Regional District and Powell River
Province enhances rebates for commercial electric vehicles

Province enhances rebates for commercial electric vehicles

Businesses in BC can reduce air pollution and save on fuel costs by accessing provincial rebates through the CleanBC Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) and Commercial Vehicle Pilot (CVP) programs.
WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

The number of claims for worker’s compensation filed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has spiked since ­October, something that comes as no surprise to WorkSafe B.C.
COVID-19 vaccination: A Powell River picture

COVID-19 vaccination: A Powell River picture

First doses administered today, physicians look forward to rollout
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Powell River

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Powell River

Willingdon Creek Village staff and residents first to receive shots
Province and shíshálh seek comments for 1st phase of land use plan

Province and shíshálh seek comments for 1st phase of land use plan

The public comment period is open for the first phase in drafting the shíshálh-B.C. Land Use Plan. An online questionnaire and details of the joint land use plan can be accessed at landuseplanning.gov.bc.ca. The closing date for comments is Jan. 31.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 7 to 13, 2021.