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Poor air quality complicates Tla’amin Nation’s COVID-19 recovery

Smoky conditions create concerns

Sep 13, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

La Niña could mean B.C. is in for a colder-than-usual winter

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officially issued a La Niña Advisory Thursday

Sep 13, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Tla’amin Nation reports more than 20 cases of COVID-19

Tla’amin Nation is reporting more than 20 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of September 12.

Sep 12, 2020 2:48 PM Read more >

Future of Highway 101 dominates chamber’s meeting with Trevena

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the government is not going to consider tolls as a strategy to fund a new highway for the Sunshine Coast.

Sep 12, 2020 7:11 AM Read more >

City of Powell River approves bus pilot project

New busing will be technology-driven

Sep 11, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Respect requested during COVID-19 outbreak in Tla'amin

Indigenous people in the region subjected to harassment, according to EOC

Sep 11, 2020 4:42 PM Read more >

With air quality index so high, even the healthy should avoid outdoor exercise

Smoke from the fires in Washington and Oregon carries with it fine particulate matter that carry health risks.

Sep 11, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP to host information session

Disability tax credit will be outlined

Sep 11, 2020 2:51 PM Read more >

Two projects receive donation from Powell River Community Response Fund

Powell River Community Response Fund has awarded an additional $6,000 to be distributed to two different projects affected by COVID-19, bringing the total amount donated to local community organizations to more than $148,465.

Sep 11, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreaks in schools will be reported, says Henry

B.C.’s medical health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the public will be informed if there are any COVID-19 outbreaks in schools.

Sep 11, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

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