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A $300-million question on French education

A $300-million question on French education

Court of Appeal denies B.C. Francophone school district’s provincewide appeal for funds
Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 8 to 14, 2018.
B.C. declares a state of emergency because of wildfires

B.C. declares a state of emergency because of wildfires

The B.C. government has declared a provincial state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires burn across the province.
B.C. students to get lessons in protecting their digital privacy

B.C. students to get lessons in protecting their digital privacy

Maintaining privacy while using the myriad electronic devices at their disposal is at the core of a new common-sense curriculum being offered to B.C. students this fall. B.C.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada adds officer in Powell River

Fisheries and Oceans Canada adds officer in Powell River

Expansion at local office more than about shellfish overfishing, says acting area chief
B.C. sends federal government a save-our-forests call for help

B.C. sends federal government a save-our-forests call for help

"Urgent situation" prompts call for help with 600 wildfires currently burning
Myles Gray case remains open three years on

Myles Gray case remains open three years on

Three years after the death of a 33-year-old Sunshine Coast man in an incident with Vancouver police, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) says it still needs “important third party information” before concluding its probe and deciding if any
Province to limit vehicle access for grizzly bear recovery

Province to limit vehicle access for grizzly bear recovery

Upper Lillooet River and Birkenhead area closures follow landmark study and stakeholder advocacy
Greenhouse growers connect with teachers and students

Greenhouse growers connect with teachers and students

B.C. schools have been taking initiative to remove processed foods from their institutions.
Powell River candidates begin advertising for fall election

Powell River candidates begin advertising for fall election

New campaign rules limit advertising