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qathet Regional District park at Haywire Bay to receive sani-dump station

qathet Regional District park at Haywire Bay to receive sani-dump station

Camping rates at regional park will increase once station is built
Expansion pipe in the ground ‘before Christmas’: Trans Mountain

Expansion pipe in the ground ‘before Christmas’: Trans Mountain

Five years after the first arrests on Burnaby Mountain over the Trans Mountain expansion project, the company said “expansion project pipe” will be “in the ground before Christmas.
Citizen Budget available for Powell River residents

Citizen Budget available for Powell River residents

Feedback on finances provides city with a variety of benefits
qathet Regional District board approves water study for residences south of city

qathet Regional District board approves water study for residences south of city

Board votes for scope to involve connection to city water source
Powell River Regional Hospital District and qathet Regional District elect chairs

Powell River Regional Hospital District and qathet Regional District elect chairs

Patrick Brabazon and CaroleAnn Leishman acclaimed to leadership roles
North Island-Powell River MP receives shadow cabinet appointment

North Island-Powell River MP receives shadow cabinet appointment

Rachel Blaney reappointed as critic for veterans affairs
Passing of Bill 41 is great news, says Tla’amin Nation hegus

Passing of Bill 41 is great news, says Tla’amin Nation hegus

Clint Williams calls legislation that adopts UN framework a ‘positive step’
Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet

Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet

An emaciated California sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued near Powell River, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Dr.
Seven large tires mysteriously end up on rocky beach near Campbell River

Seven large tires mysteriously end up on rocky beach near Campbell River

Seven massive tires have washed ashore on a rocky beach south of Campbell River. The tires — about three metres tall — washed up at Shelter Bay, about 15 kilometres south of downtown Campbell River.
City of Powell River Council adopts rezoning for resource-recovery centre

City of Powell River Council adopts rezoning for resource-recovery centre

Facility will be built at former incinerator site