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Ferry Briefs

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.
Canada’s Remembrance Day poppy goes digital

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
Turnout rises slightly in City of Powell River election

Turnout rises slightly in City of Powell River election

Higher number of eligible voters results in one per cent increase of residents casting ballots
Ferries petitioned for more schedule changes

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.
qathet Regional District director continues work as Texada Island rep

qathet Regional District director continues work as Texada Island rep

Sandy McCormick retained position by acclamation
qathet Regional District implements emergency containers in region

qathet Regional District implements emergency containers in region

Shipping containers with basic supplies at three locations
Drug, alcohol safety advice for Halloween partiers

Drug, alcohol safety advice for Halloween partiers

Fraser Health wants people to be safe this Halloween, offering advice on opioid and cannabis use
Imperial Oil demolishes fuel tanks in Powell River

Imperial Oil demolishes fuel tanks in Powell River

Company plans environmental assessment of Powell River property and eventual sale of facility
Planning moves forward on Powell River Airport project

Planning moves forward on Powell River Airport project

New aviation centre is real and is going to happen, says developer
UPDATED: Powell River RCMP deem threatening message at high school 'low risk'

UPDATED: Powell River RCMP deem threatening message at high school 'low risk'

Classes continue at Brooks Secondary School following police investigation