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Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 25 to October 31, 2018

Oct 31, 2018 1:20 PM Read more >

AccuWeather forecasts weather pattern for Powell River

Meteorologist suggests El Niño winter is ahead

Oct 31, 2018 11:55 AM Read more >

Province announces fine increases for distracted driving, excessive speeding

A $175 ding for four points today will jump to $210 effective Thursday

Oct 30, 2018 3:56 PM Read more >

Ferry Briefs

Upper Decks BC Ferries is promising to clear up the “mixed messages” on how it handles requests to be loaded on the upper deck from people who want to stay in their vehicles for the crossing.

Oct 30, 2018 3:20 PM Read more >

Canada’s Remembrance Day poppy goes digital

Margaret Atwood, Don Cherry, Ashley Callingbull and others join the Royal Canadian Legion in introducing the digital poppy

Oct 30, 2018 2:29 PM Read more >

Turnout rises slightly in City of Powell River election

Higher number of eligible voters results in one per cent increase of residents casting ballots

Oct 30, 2018 11:27 AM Read more >

Ferries petitioned for more schedule changes

BC Ferries says it’s still looking at tweaks to the schedule for Langdale-Horseshoe Bay (Route 3), as yet another petition circulates calling for the company to close the gap between the last two sailings out of Horseshoe Bay.

Oct 29, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District director continues work as Texada Island rep

Sandy McCormick retained position by acclamation

Oct 29, 2018 1:00 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District implements emergency containers in region

Shipping containers with basic supplies at three locations

Oct 26, 2018 4:35 PM Read more >

Drug, alcohol safety advice for Halloween partiers

Fraser Health wants people to be safe this Halloween, offering advice on opioid and cannabis use

Oct 26, 2018 11:01 AM Read more >

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