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Some veterans being cut off from income, says North Island-Powell River MP

Some veterans being cut off from income, says North Island-Powell River MP

Rachel Blaney writes to veterans affairs minister Lawrence MacAulay
Weekend ferry traffic dropped following tighter travel restrictions

Weekend ferry traffic dropped following tighter travel restrictions

B.C. Ferries saw a significant drop in vehicle and passenger traffic during the first weekend after B.C. announced tighter travel restrictions.
Powell River mayor addresses resource-based community challenges in letter to premier

Powell River mayor addresses resource-based community challenges in letter to premier

Powell River mayor Dave Formosa will be writing newly reelected premier John Horgan, thanking him and outlining the challenges faced by resource-based communities.
Heritage society in Powell River announces home and garden awards

Heritage society in Powell River announces home and garden awards

Recipients acknowledged for their efforts in 2020
Biannual test of national alert system set for November 25

Biannual test of national alert system set for November 25

At 1:55 pm on Wednesday, November 25, a test of BC’s wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of an emergency.
Morning sailings between Powell River and Comox cancelled due to weather

Morning sailings between Powell River and Comox cancelled due to weather

BC Ferries cancelled the 6:15 am Salish Eagle sailing from Comox (Little River) to Powell River (Westview) on Tuesday, November 24, due to adverse weather conditions.
City of Powell River Council makes changes at library

City of Powell River Council makes changes at library

Board membership reduced; members appointed
Powell River resident wants animal control bylaw changed

Powell River resident wants animal control bylaw changed

Rooster’s early morning crowing becomes an issue
‘We might not just want a world that is filled with rats and raccoons’: researcher

‘We might not just want a world that is filled with rats and raccoons’: researcher

Things aren't quite as bad as we thought, with species and climate change — but they are still bad: new study
Council discusses Powell River's strategic plan

Council discusses Powell River's strategic plan

City chief administrative officer provides overview