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Powell River teachers appreciate mask-wearing students

British Columbia Teachers’ Federation calls for added protection

Nov 25, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 18 to 25, 2020.

Nov 25, 2020 9:53 AM Read more >

Telus examining Lund communications tower

Telecommunications company is looking at qathet Regional District property

Nov 25, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA sworn in virtually

Nicholas Simons begins fifth term

Nov 24, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

Ferry sailings resume between Comox and Powell River

High winds forced two round-trip cancellations

Nov 24, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Some veterans being cut off from income, says North Island-Powell River MP

Rachel Blaney writes to veterans affairs minister Lawrence MacAulay

Nov 24, 2020 3:17 PM Read more >

Weekend ferry traffic dropped following tighter travel restrictions

B.C. Ferries saw a significant drop in vehicle and passenger traffic during the first weekend after B.C. announced tighter travel restrictions.

Nov 24, 2020 1:03 PM Read more >

Powell River mayor addresses resource-based community challenges in letter to premier

Powell River mayor Dave Formosa will be writing newly reelected premier John Horgan, thanking him and outlining the challenges faced by resource-based communities.

Nov 24, 2020 12:56 PM Read more >

Heritage society in Powell River announces home and garden awards

Recipients acknowledged for their efforts in 2020

Nov 24, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >

Biannual test of national alert system set for November 25

At 1:55 pm on Wednesday, November 25, a test of BC’s wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of an emergency.

Nov 24, 2020 10:55 AM Read more >

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