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Powell River Council to consider advocacy at UBCM for safe drugs

Powell River Council to consider advocacy at UBCM for safe drugs

"The central concern is that people who are addicted to opiate and opioid drugs in British Columbia and across Canada have limited access.” ~ city councillor Rob Southcott
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$13 billion and counting: Feds put more taxpayer money on the line to complete TMX

$13 billion and counting: Feds put more taxpayer money on the line to complete TMX

The federal government is once again putting taxpayer dollars on the line to prop up the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX).
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Rock hounds and crystal enthusiasts to gather in qathet

Rock hounds and crystal enthusiasts to gather in qathet

Barb Creber and Kyla Mazurak will host gem show at Royal Canadian Legion
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BCUC investigating status of Powell River Energy Incorporated

BCUC investigating status of Powell River Energy Incorporated

City received notification about British Columbia Utilities Commission probe on May 31
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Study reveals high stress for BC and School District 47 teachers

Study reveals high stress for BC and School District 47 teachers

“Teaching is a rewarding career, but surveys show that teachers are experiencing increased workloads...." ~ Powell River District Teachers’ Association president Izi Loveluck
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Desolation Sound Marine Park in qathet region being mapped

Desolation Sound Marine Park in qathet region being mapped

Archaeological project will protect ancestors and visitors to Tla’amin territory
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Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

OTTAWA — This is on track to be the worst fire season Canada has ever seen and the risk of wildfires will remain well above average in most of the country throughout the summer, the federal government warned Monday.
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Money woes: Canadians 'struggling' to make ends meet with rising housing, food costs

Money woes: Canadians 'struggling' to make ends meet with rising housing, food costs

While some Canadians are comfortable, many are struggling financially more than ever.
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Powell River Hospice Society receives charitable donation

Powell River Hospice Society receives charitable donation

Annual Tim Hortons campaign brings smile to organization
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B.C.'s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

B.C.'s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

British Columbia Premier David Eby is wrapping up an Asian trade mission that omitted China and instead focused on Japan, South Korea and Singapore, a move Eby said was to guard against "the worst" happening in the region.
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