Tag: Rob Southcott

City council puts $30K toward encampment cleanup

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Some disagreement amongst council members...would spending money now undermine lobbying efforts?

Hike in Powell River policing costs sooner than planned

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Policing costs would jump from about $200,000 to $1 million.

Powell River fire department cuts out non-urgent EMS calls

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
About 22 per cent of the 857 calls so far this year were categorized as non-urgent.

City residents ‘anxious’ to be involved in Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan, councillor says

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
The forest landscape plan will collaborate with First Nations.

Development permit approved for Coast Guard expansion

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
The Canadian Coast Guard will be able to increase its footprint on the Powell River shoreline. City council approved a...

City putting call out for new sustainability committee members

News Justin Goulet -
The city of Powell River is looking for members for its new sustainability committee. Councillor Rob Southcott is one...

Council approves new main on Joyce Avenue

News Justin Goulet -
Work will move forward on a new sanitary main on Joyce. City council has approved the installation of the new...

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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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