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Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

The southern resident killer whales that typically frequent the Salish Sea from May to October were not seen for an unprecedented eight weeks in May and June, prompting some who study the mammals to worry about the future of the species.
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Powell River resident calls for reduction of speed limit on Alberni Street

Powell River resident calls for reduction of speed limit on Alberni Street

Petition recommends dropping 50 kilometres per hour limit to 30
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Poverty among pensioners on the rise, according to North Island-Powell River MP

Poverty among pensioners on the rise, according to North Island-Powell River MP

Too many seniors going hungry, says Rachel Blaney
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MAP: This interactive map shows all of the earthquakes in B.C. this year

MAP: This interactive map shows all of the earthquakes in B.C. this year

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the B.C. coast Wednesday, July 3 followed by a second earthquake with a 4.0 magnitude. However, a multitude of earthquakes hit the coast every year – but not all of them make headlines.
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City of Powell River hosts community input events for playground equipment

City of Powell River hosts community input events for playground equipment

Plans will be shown for Willingdon Beach, Grief Point and DA Evans parks
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UPDATED: BC Oil and Gas Commission green lights Woodfibre LNG

UPDATED: BC Oil and Gas Commission green lights Woodfibre LNG

Company has 35 conditions to meet
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Coquitlam returns to service

Coquitlam returns to service

BC Ferries has returned to the regular summer schedule on the Landgdale-Horseshoe Bay route.
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Powell River overdose protection site now in operation

Powell River overdose protection site now in operation

Facility has already had clients show up for services
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City of Powell River one of more than 400 Canadian municipalities to declare emergency

City of Powell River one of more than 400 Canadian municipalities to declare emergency

Climate emergency declaration presses need for carbon output adjustments
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BC SPCA reminds public to keep pets out of cars on hot days

BC SPCA reminds public to keep pets out of cars on hot days

#NoHotPets campaign educates on keeping animals cool and safe during summer heat
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