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Fire chiefs speak out against residential cannabis production

Fire chiefs speak out against residential cannabis production

The topic of Cannabis production came before delegates at the annual Fire Chiefs’ of BC Conference recently in Victoria. Of particular concern was the personal production in residential buildings.
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Why did cancer drug save one man while others died?

Why did cancer drug save one man while others died?

Researchers use Victoria man’s case to help find the answer
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These countries are coming to help fight B.C. wildfires

These countries are coming to help fight B.C. wildfires

The world is coming to B.C.’s rescue. Out-of-province firefighting personnel and aircraft – including some from the other side of the world – are set to arrive in B.C.
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UPDATED: Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill affected by tariffs on paper exports

UPDATED: Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill affected by tariffs on paper exports

Mayor calls tariffs on paper exports devastating
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City of Powell River action list exceeds staff resources

City of Powell River action list exceeds staff resources

Staff has a lot on their plate, says councillor
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Growing pot at home in B.C. will be legal, but not easy

Growing pot at home in B.C. will be legal, but not easy

B.C. will allow adults to grow up to four cannabis plants at home under new recreational cannabis laws, but they aren’t going to make it easy, and if you get it wrong, fines and jail time could result. Beginning Oct.
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UPDATED: City of Powell River bylaw draft paves way for food trucks

UPDATED: City of Powell River bylaw draft paves way for food trucks

Council addresses mobile vending conflict
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City of Powell River planners recommend limits for cannabis sales

City of Powell River planners recommend limits for cannabis sales

Committee of the whole considers high business licence fee
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Seniors at privately run B.C. care homes more likely to be hospitalized: report

Seniors at privately run B.C. care homes more likely to be hospitalized: report

Seniors who live in privately run care homes are far more likely to die in hospital than those who live in facilities run by public health authorities, according to a new report by B.C.’s seniors advocate.
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 25 to 31, 2018
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