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City of Powell River Council updates bylaws pertaining to poultry

City of Powell River Council updates bylaws pertaining to poultry

Up to six chickens allowed; enforcement strengthened
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Powell River City Council updates street vending bylaw

Powell River City Council updates street vending bylaw

Amendment expands territory in which vendors can operate
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Face masks to become mandatory when boarding Powell River ferries

Face masks to become mandatory when boarding Powell River ferries

Travellers must wear face coverings on routes longer than 30 minutes starting June 15, says BC Ferries
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City of Powell River begins to open up; mayor provides update

City of Powell River begins to open up; mayor provides update

Measures being taken to resume services
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BC students return for part-time, in-class instruction

BC students return for part-time, in-class instruction

Total returnees represent nearly 30 per cent of province’s school population
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Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the province’s solicitor general to make body cameras mandatory for all Mounties in B.C. As of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 18,180 people, and counting, had signed the change.org petition.
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Island Discovery continues training off Powell River

Island Discovery continues training off Powell River

Ferry to replace North Island Princess on Westview/Blubber Bay route
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Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

But the poll also found a majority supporting small and local businesses, while avoiding those who reportedly treated workers unfairly during the pandemic.
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VIDEO: Rally in Powell River draws crowd to protest racism

VIDEO: Rally in Powell River draws crowd to protest racism

Death of George Floyd precipitates gathering at Willingdon Beach
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Plans underway for Tla'amin Nation to host Tribal Journeys

Plans underway for Tla'amin Nation to host Tribal Journeys

Powell River mayor appointed to stakeholders’ committee
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