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City of Powell River councillors ask staff for pickleball report

City of Powell River councillors ask staff for pickleball report

Racquet sport group makes pitch for leasing land at recreation complex for indoor facility
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Updated: Sailings to and from Westview Terminal resume

Updated: Sailings to and from Westview Terminal resume

High winds caused cancellations of round-trips between Powell River, Comox and Texada on November 20
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Living wage increases for Powell River

Living wage increases for Powell River

Report indicates that $26.49 per hour is what is required to cover costs of essentials for city residents
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Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River

Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River

Red chunk, red flake and pink chunk sold as down tested positive for fentanyl and desalkylgidazepam, causing overdose and prolonged sedation.
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Vancouver Island Soccer League: Lakehill 4, Powell River 2

Vancouver Island Soccer League: Lakehill 4, Powell River 2

Second place team in VISL Division 1 doubles Villa's offensive output
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After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

Jackson Wijaya aims to consolidate control over Domtar (formally Paper Excellence) and Asia Pulp & Paper, after both companies spent years denying they were linked.
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Sunshine Coast’s living wage rises to $26.42 per hour

Sunshine Coast’s living wage rises to $26.42 per hour

The hourly rate two parents working full-time need to earn to support a family of four has risen to $26.42 per hour in 2024, up from $25.61 last year –– a 3.16 per cent rise.
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Cabinet position 'a privilege': Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA

Cabinet position 'a privilege': Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA

Randene Neill ‘absolutely thrilled’ to be named BC’s minister of water, land and resource stewardship
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Healthy Living: Letting go can replenish our emotional reserves

Healthy Living: Letting go can replenish our emotional reserves

It's an admission we have never had control in the first place
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Sunshine Coast RCMP briefs: Gibsons resident lost $20,000 to scam

Sunshine Coast RCMP briefs: Gibsons resident lost $20,000 to scam

Theft, impaired driving and a found red and blue canoe make up list of recent police incidents.
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