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Terry Fox Run returns to Powell River Sunday

Community Wylie Henderson -
The Terry Fox Foundation said the local event takes place at the Powell River Recreation Complex, continuing Fox's goal of raising money for cancer research.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Community My Powell River Now Staff -
Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

B.C. drowning deaths up more than 50% from last year, preliminary figures show

Community My Powell River Now Staff -
Accidental drowning deaths in British Columbia have increased by more than 50 per cent compared with the same point last year, according to preliminary figures released during National Drowning Prevention Week.

Former Powell River fire chief passes away

Community Wylie Henderson -
Powell River Fire Rescue and the City of Powell River are mourning the loss of retired fire chief Wayne Langdale.

Virtual bail hearings in B.C. see success in modernizing court processes

Community My Powell River Now Staff -
The province is marking five years since launching virtual bail hearings in the court system.

Community contest opens to name new RCMP boat 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP will be getting a new patrol boat and is inviting the public to help name it through a community contest. 

B.C. SPCA warns owners to leave pets at home as temperatures soar this weekend

Community Emily Joveski -
As temperatures in parts of B.C. are expected to climb into the low 30s this weekend, the B.C. SPCA is urging people not to leave pets in vehicles and is reminding the public how quickly animals can suffer in the heat.

B.C. unveils action plan to tackle systemic racism

Community Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has unveiled a two-year anti-racism action plan with 37 commitments aimed at addressing systemic racism across government programs and services.

Powell River woman claims $400,000 prize from BCLC’s The Big Spin

Community Nathan Maley -
A Powell River resident is celebrating a big win from scratch-and-win tickets. 

UBCM, industry groups says B.C. taking wrong approach to Heritage Conservation Act reform

Community My Powell River Now Staff -
Local governments and industry groups say the B.C. government is moving ahead with controversial changes to heritage protection laws without properly considering stakeholder feedback.

Province expands early family-law support to Powell River, across Vancouver Island

Community Wylie Henderson -
More families on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will soon have expanded access to free legal support aimed at resolving disputes outside court.
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