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GoFundMe page set up for Powell River-area forest industry worker

GoFundMe page set up for Powell River-area forest industry worker

Logger sports association initiates fundraising campaign to help family while workplace death on Goat Island is investigated by BC Coroners Service
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Opinion: It might not be an island, but Coasters are still ferry dependent

Opinion: It might not be an island, but Coasters are still ferry dependent

Amongst the regular chaos and frustrations, let's share those ferry experiences that make it all worthwhile.
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Pilot and passenger escape Lasqueti floatplane crash

Pilot and passenger escape Lasqueti floatplane crash

An incident during a water landing Thursday morning left the plane submerged upside down.
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Natural goal scorer joins Powell River Kings

Natural goal scorer joins Powell River Kings

Forward from Ontario signs with BC Hockey League club
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qathet Arts Council among recipients of provincial funding

qathet Arts Council among recipients of provincial funding

Tla'amin Nation, four local organizations and an individual are receiving art-related grants
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Wildfire near Halfmoon Bay remains stable, crews making steady progress

Wildfire near Halfmoon Bay remains stable, crews making steady progress

Crews continue direct attack on 0.95-hectare blaze as fire behaviour remains low
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Letter: Praise for volunteers at wildfire north of Powell River

Letter: Praise for volunteers at wildfire north of Powell River

'We know volunteer fire crews do this work not for praise, but out of service to our communities'
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Apartment complex taking shape in Powell River

Apartment complex taking shape in Powell River

Facility in the heart of Westview will provide 40 new rental units
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Vintage Car Club of Canada-Powell River pays tribute to movies

Vintage Car Club of Canada-Powell River pays tribute to movies

Members from across the province expected at this year's event outside and inside the Patricia Theatre in Townsite
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You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

Don’t listen to social media influencers. It's safe and your best protection against growing skin cancer rates.
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