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160,000 voters have already asked Elections B.C. for mail-in ballots

160,000 voters have already asked Elections B.C. for mail-in ballots

More than 160,000 people have asked Elections B.C. for mail-in ballots, a strong indication that the pandemic is changing voting habits. Voters will head to the polls on Oct. 24 after B.C.
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Salish Eagle schedule revised to cover Powell River/Texada route

Salish Eagle schedule revised to cover Powell River/Texada route

Mechanical issues aboard Island Discovery affect two BC Ferries routes
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qathet Regional District director elected to AVICC board

qathet Regional District director elected to AVICC board

Mark Gisborne 'honoured' by Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities selection
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Coastal Fire Centre rescinds burning prohibitions

Coastal Fire Centre rescinds burning prohibitions

Open fires will be permitted throughout the region, including Powell River
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Veterans are being ignored, says North Island-Powell River MP

Veterans are being ignored, says North Island-Powell River MP

Throne speech does not mention Canada’s service men and women, says Rachel Blaney
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding awaits candidate announcements

Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding awaits candidate announcements

Only NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons confirmed so far; Greens and Liberals announcements pending
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Tla'amin Nation reports total of 36 positive COVID-19 cases since September 7

Tla'amin Nation reports total of 36 positive COVID-19 cases since September 7

Tla’amin Nation is reporting 36 COVID-19 positive cases. According to a media release from the nation, this number reflects the total number of cases reported in Tla’amin since September 7.
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North Island-Powell River MP comments on throne speech

North Island-Powell River MP comments on throne speech

Rachel Blaney says government has yet to deliver for Canadians
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Overdose deaths hit new record during dual public health emergencies

Overdose deaths hit new record during dual public health emergencies

While many have been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia has been dealing with a second public health emergency: overdose deaths. B.C. now has a record of six straight months with over 100 illicit drug toxicity deaths.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 17 to 23, 2020.
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