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Powell River Farmers' Market included in new app launch

Powell River Farmers' Market included in new app launch

BC Farmers' Market Trail helps folks find markets while travelling
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Expect to be surprised: Canada Modern exhibit opens at Royal B.C. Museum

Expect to be surprised: Canada Modern exhibit opens at Royal B.C. Museum

There are more than 100 objects — some mass produced, others on a limited scale — that put Canada on the global map of design.
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Task force poised to report on Victoria councillors' pay

Task force poised to report on Victoria councillors' pay

Coun. Stephen Hammond has called the process into question
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Powell River City Council discusses working group

Powell River City Council discusses working group

Report regarding intergovernmental relations provided at special council meeting on June 17
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Busy weekend for BC Ferries, plus rain in qathet region forecast

Busy weekend for BC Ferries, plus rain in qathet region forecast

The sun will be back in time for Monday, July 1, Canada Day
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Barefoot hiker rescued after spending two cold nights in B.C.'s North Shore mountains

Barefoot hiker rescued after spending two cold nights in B.C.'s North Shore mountains

NORTH VANCOUVER — An ill-prepared hiker has been pulled out of British Columbia’s North Shore mountains after losing his shoes and all charge on his mobile phone.
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Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill tax bylaw outlined

Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill tax bylaw outlined

City of Powell River Council gives first three readings to establishing a $1.6 million tax stabilization reserve fund
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B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight

B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has amalgamated 11 health-professional colleges into two, setting the foundation for what it says is stronger oversight.
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North Island – Powell River MP reflects on session

North Island – Powell River MP reflects on session

Rachel Blaney kicks off summer pointing out accomplishments in parliament
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B.C. Premier David Eby welcomes birth of new daughter, Gwendolyn

B.C. Premier David Eby welcomes birth of new daughter, Gwendolyn

British Columbia Premier David Eby's special pre-election countdown has ended with the announcement of the arrival of his newborn daughter on Thursday. The premier says Gwendolyn Kay Eby was born happy and healthy at nine pounds six ounces.
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