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Two Powell River groups receive BC Hydro funds

Two Powell River groups receive BC Hydro funds

Two Powell River organizations have received community grants from BC Hydro.
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City of Powell River to examine adding crosswalks

City of Powell River to examine adding crosswalks

Letter from grade four student requests pedestrian crossing
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New oversight for B.C. meat inspection

New oversight for B.C. meat inspection

B.C. consumers, ranchers and producers will benefit from a new consolidated process for provincial meat inspection that continues to ensure food safety and animal welfare are top priorities. Effective Dec.
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B.C. Ferries: 'Maybe years to get back ferry system that we knew'

B.C. Ferries: 'Maybe years to get back ferry system that we knew'

Masks to be mandatory inside terminals and ships starting Monday, unless someone is inside their vehicle or eating in a designated area
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP search for sign-smashing vehicle

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP search for sign-smashing vehicle

Blue truck without a canopy damages street signs and grass at school in Townsite
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City of Powell River sustainability planner proposes new busing service

City of Powell River sustainability planner proposes new busing service

On-demand feature would streamline transit
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Society proposes heritage app to promote Townsite neighbourhood in Powell River

Society proposes heritage app to promote Townsite neighbourhood in Powell River

Organization seeks investment for promotional technology
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BC Ferries to make mask use mandatory starting Aug. 24

BC Ferries to make mask use mandatory starting Aug. 24

Company reports $62-million net loss in first quarter
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Pandemic pushes B.C. Ferries revenue losses to $62M in first quarter

Pandemic pushes B.C. Ferries revenue losses to $62M in first quarter

The novel coronavirus drove B.C. Ferries’ net losses to $62 million for the first quarter of the 2021 fiscal year — a drop from net earnings of $12.2 million for the same months last year.
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Annual report draft introduced at City of Powell River meeting

Annual report draft introduced at City of Powell River meeting

City of Powell River’s annual report is in draft form and will be adopted after the public has the opportunity to provide input.
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