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Colourful varied thrushes have made their way to qathet

Colourful varied thrushes have made their way to qathet

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society sees uptick in injured birds this past week
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City denies qRD funding request for resource recovery centre

City denies qRD funding request for resource recovery centre

Powell River Council votes against using community works funds to pay down debt
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Marine Inn officially opened its doors today in Powell River

Marine Inn officially opened its doors today in Powell River

Hockey team from Sechelt are the first official guests
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City of Powell River recognizes retiring infrastructure director

City of Powell River recognizes retiring infrastructure director

Tor Birtig leaving city's employment after 36 years of service
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City of Powell River to create pump-out policy for south harbour

City of Powell River to create pump-out policy for south harbour

Council directs staff to develop regulations regarding moorage
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Below-normal temperatures expected in qathet until mid-February

Below-normal temperatures expected in qathet until mid-February

Hardy Powell River Farmers' Market vendors continue to show up through the winter, but this Sunday, the market will close to clear snow
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City council receives update on Powell River Airport project

City council receives update on Powell River Airport project

Director of infrastructure informs councillors that rehabilitation came in on time and under budget
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Vancouver politicians push for electric passenger ferry to Gibsons, Bowen Island

Vancouver politicians push for electric passenger ferry to Gibsons, Bowen Island

Rebecca Bligh: "It’s incredibly exciting. Where it can go is even more exciting.”
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Ambulances fully staffed in Powell River

Ambulances fully staffed in Powell River

Unit chief indicates shortages haven’t affected the service here
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Concert highlights qathet Festival of the Performing Arts

Concert highlights qathet Festival of the Performing Arts

Band with rich touring history will join local musicians for an evening of music
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