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April real estate sales in Powell River drop 75 per cent

April real estate sales in Powell River drop 75 per cent

Total 2020 sales valued at $3,354,800, compared to $12,289,927 in 2019
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City of Powell River Council considers assistance for hospitality businesses

City of Powell River Council considers assistance for hospitality businesses

Councillors request report from staff
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Powell River restaurants seek help from council

Powell River restaurants seek help from council

Restaurateur wants patio parklets for local eateries
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'Day of Action' pushing for universal sick leave in B.C.

'Day of Action' pushing for universal sick leave in B.C.

The BC Employment Standards Coalition in collaboration with the Retail Action Network has launched an online petition and Day of Action on Thursday, May 21, calling on the BC NDP government to legislate under the Employment Standards Act universal pa
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City of Powell River looks at bottling of water request

City of Powell River looks at bottling of water request

Letter writer wants ban on all bottling
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WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC has announced industry-specific resources and guidelines for businesses re-opening during phase two of B.C.’s Restart Plan.
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Rebooking, postponing travel plans during pandemic difficult to navigate

Rebooking, postponing travel plans during pandemic difficult to navigate

It can be challenging for people to navigate travel plans and flights and that have been left in limbo due to COVID-19.
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Starbucks joins retailer mask-wearing trend

Starbucks joins retailer mask-wearing trend

Company requests customers to wear a face-covering when entering stores as re-opening plan gets underway
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Bus route connects Powell River and Victoria

Bus route connects Powell River and Victoria

Travellers will be picked up and dropped off at Little River ferry terminal in Comox
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City of Powell River Council discusses street vending proposal

City of Powell River Council discusses street vending proposal

Councillors give first three readings to amended bylaw
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