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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA hosts BC Legislative Internship Program participant

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA hosts BC Legislative Internship Program participant

Provincial program introduces university graduates to governmental work
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qathet region couple with deep roots in Ukraine are concerned for family and friends

qathet region couple with deep roots in Ukraine are concerned for family and friends

Taras Pakholchuk and his wife Halyna, both born in Ukraine, are keeping in touch with loved ones on a daily basis
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Townsite Jazz Festival returns to the qathet region after two-year absence

Townsite Jazz Festival returns to the qathet region after two-year absence

Popular event swings back around April 7 to 9
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Coast Mountain Academy partners with City of Powell River for outdoor programming

Coast Mountain Academy partners with City of Powell River for outdoor programming

Students will apply their skills and knowledge to support city programming and families in the community
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Let’s Talk Trash: Recycle cardboard by ‘crushing it’

Let’s Talk Trash: Recycle cardboard by ‘crushing it’

Recycling keeps resources in circulation. Whether it prevents a tree from being needlessly cut, keeps petroleum in the ground or reduces our need to mine metal, it is something we can do reasonably well in BC.
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Powell River Film Society receives grant for restoration project at Patricia Theatre

Powell River Film Society receives grant for restoration project at Patricia Theatre

Money from Heritage BC will go toward improving building envelope
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Marchers in qathet region highlight job losses

Marchers in qathet region highlight job losses

Group calls for just transition for workers in energy industries undergoing changes
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School District 47 receives funding for upgrades to qathet region schools

School District 47 receives funding for upgrades to qathet region schools

Province allocates more than $1 million to roofing and electrical projects
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Let’s Talk Trash: Revitalizing the 3Rs

Let’s Talk Trash: Revitalizing the 3Rs

We all know the earth is taxed by our presence. Let’s tread more lightly by demanding less and giving back more.
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Drop-in community hub for older adults opens in qathet region

Drop-in community hub for older adults opens in qathet region

Seniors have welcoming area to gather at inclusion Powell River's Gerry Gray Place
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