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Darwin changes mind on run for MLA

Darwin changes mind on run for MLA

A week after saying publicly that she would not be seeking the nomination, Kim Darwin has been announced as the B.C. Green Party candidate for Powell River-Sunshine Coast.
Lower deck exemption on Powell River/Comox ferry ends tomorrow

Lower deck exemption on Powell River/Comox ferry ends tomorrow

As of September 30, passengers on lower, enclosed car deck must leave their vehicles
Powell River area firefighters achieve standard

Powell River area firefighters achieve standard

Northside Volunteer Fire Department now a full service operation
Over 400K mail-in voting packages requested for the 2020 B.C. election so far

Over 400K mail-in voting packages requested for the 2020 B.C. election so far

An estimate of 406,000 vote-by-mail package requests have been received as of Sunday evening, according to Elections BC.

Body of missing Powell River man found: RCMP

A Powell River man missing since September 25 has been found deceased. The cause of death is not considered suspicious, according to a media release from BC RCMP Communications Services on Monday, September 28.
Veterans kept waiting for benefit, says North Island-Powell River MP

Veterans kept waiting for benefit, says North Island-Powell River MP

Liberals leave $105 million unspent, according to Rachel Blaney
BC Liberals promise to eliminate provincial sales tax immediately to boost economic recovery

BC Liberals promise to eliminate provincial sales tax immediately to boost economic recovery

The BC Liberal party has kicked off a fresh week of campaigning with a bold new promise: If elected, they would immediately eliminate the provincial sales tax for a full year.

Island Aurora to resume ferry service between Texada and Powell River

MV Island Aurora will be in service on the Powell River/Texada Island route on Monday, September 28. According to BC Ferries, the island-class vessel will depart Blubber Bay (Texada) at 6 am en route to Westview Terminal.
Profile: Andrew Wilkinson: B.C. Liberal leader is physician and lawyer

Profile: Andrew Wilkinson: B.C. Liberal leader is physician and lawyer

VANCOUVER — Former cabinet colleague Bill Bennett warns anyone verbally sparring with B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to be prepared. “It’s easy to fall into a trap when you’re arguing with Andrew,” Bennett said in an interview.
Powell River RCMP request help finding missing man

Powell River RCMP request help finding missing man

47-year-old William Adam Cramb was last seen September 25