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BC Ferries wants resident priority on Route 3 ‘ended soon as possible’

BC Ferries wants resident priority on Route 3 ‘ended soon as possible’

Ferries CEO tells Chamber plans for a second ferry are now on hold
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Fire breaks out Augusta Recyclers in Powell River (VIDEO)

Fire breaks out Augusta Recyclers in Powell River (VIDEO)

A fire erupted at Augusta Recyclers on July 27. Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene and was on site until the early morning hours of July 28.
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Powell River finance committee reviews permissive tax exemptions

Powell River finance committee reviews permissive tax exemptions

Taxation considerations to be discussed by advisory group
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Powell River council to consider management contract for wastewater treatment plant

Powell River council to consider management contract for wastewater treatment plant

Manager of engineering services asks for approval of construction services fee
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Sunshine Coast tourism waives 2020 membership fees

Sunshine Coast tourism waives 2020 membership fees

Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) is waiving membership dues for 2020.
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Province increases e-bike rebates

Province increases e-bike rebates

British Columbians have access to additional rebates
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Powell River activists show solidarity with anti-racism protectors in Portland

Powell River activists show solidarity with anti-racism protectors in Portland

A group of local activists gathered at city hall on July 25 to show solidarity with the anti-racist protesters (protectors) in Portland, Oregon.
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Powell River taxpayers take advantage of penalty-free period

Powell River taxpayers take advantage of penalty-free period

Restoration of some city services will rely on greater collection
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Premier John Horgan recognizes Korean War Veterans Day

Premier John Horgan recognizes Korean War Veterans Day

Premier John Horgan is remembering the near 27,000 Canadian veterans of the Korean War and the 516 who never came home from the country’s “forgotten war.
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Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

While immigration has been a Canadian advantage long before the pandemic hit, it is more important than ever in Canada’s economic recovery during COVID-19, according to the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.
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