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BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

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Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

Donation box robbed at Powell River Library

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Police are investigating after a break-in at the regional library. Constable Ron Palmquist said they received a...

Flu spreading along the coast

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COURTENAY, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak in...

Heroic fire rescue in Powell River

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Earlier this morning, at approximately 6:30 AM, a Powell River RCMP officer on patrol spotted a residence on fire...

Badinotti launches new net cleaning boat

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A new specialized fishing vessel has been deployed to keep fishing nets clean on the Coast. CEO of Badinotti Net...

Texada Island Steelworkers headed back to work

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After 20 weeks of struggle, Texada Island quarry employees are headed back to work. United Steelworkers Local 816 members voted...

Witness the history of Lund with premiere of new documentary

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The town of Lund, British Columbia is the focal point of a new documentary premiering in Powell River later...

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