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Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

The legendary bunny can hop to it, despite orders for B.C. residents not to travel right now
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Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Part three: The productive procrastinator
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Powell River resident uses hearts to raise funds for food bank

Powell River resident uses hearts to raise funds for food bank

Organizer of charitable event uses previous materials for fundraiser
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Dual credit students in Powell River to receive credentials

Dual credit students in Powell River to receive credentials

Vancouver Island University assists learners through COVID-19 pandemic
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VIDEO: The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth

VIDEO: The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth

This is the full text of the message from the Queen's broadcast on Sunday, April 5, 2020. The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time.
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PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps cedar waxwing toward happy ending
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Building soil and healthy gardens in Powell River

Building soil and healthy gardens in Powell River

Adding ingredients and words of support can help
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Farm in Powell River uses communal aspect to tackle challenges

Farm in Powell River uses communal aspect to tackle challenges

Regular work bee at Blueberry Commons provides educational opportunity
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Eight-year-old celebrates drive-by birthday in Powell River

Eight-year-old celebrates drive-by birthday in Powell River

DRIVE-BY BIRTHDAY: Due to social distancing restrictions enacted by federal and provincial governments, family members and friends came up with an idea to create a birthday to remember for Powell River resident Brayden Messner on March 31.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Sort it, then store it

Let’s Talk Trash: Sort it, then store it

If you find yourself doing a major spring clean of your entire house and yard, you are not alone. Well, maybe you literally are alone, but you know what we mean.
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