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Texada Island resident calls for campfire ban

Shelter Point Park smoky during the camping season, says Carolynn Mees

Nov 19, 2019 2:26 PM Read more >

Myrtle Pond water users face increase

qathet Regional District committee recommends 3.21 per cent rise

Nov 19, 2019 12:41 PM Read more >

Lund sewer users face fee increase

Committee recommends seven per cent jump

Nov 19, 2019 12:10 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP urges return to bargaining

Strike between United Steelworkers and Western Forest Products affecting communities, says Rachel Blaney

Nov 19, 2019 11:32 AM Read more >

Forestry strike remains at a stalemate; Powell River workers still on picket line

Impasse between Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers continues

Nov 19, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

Regional water supply system study recommendation to go to qathet regional board

Electoral Area B director Mark Gisborne objects to exclusion of Hammil Lake and deep well

Nov 18, 2019 3:10 PM Read more >

Suspected pipe bombs discovered outside Rodmay Hotel in Powell River

Bomb disposal unit from Vancouver destroyed devices on November 13

Nov 18, 2019 11:03 AM Read more >

Union rejects offer from Western Forest Products; no talks scheduled

Talks have broken off between Western Forest Products and the union representing nearly 3,000 workers on the coast.

Nov 18, 2019 9:55 AM Read more >

B.C. drivers nervous about winter driving conditions, but many won’t be prepared

A new BCAA winter driving survey shows that some British Columbians are nervous about driving on ice and snow this year.

Nov 16, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

Lund group seeks letter of non-concurrence from qathet Regional District

Concerned residents oppose siting of telecommunications tower

Nov 15, 2019 3:54 PM Read more >