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North Island-Powell River MP joins fellow members in calling for universal child care

North Island-Powell River MP joins fellow members in calling for universal child care

Lack of resources affects women in particular, says Rachel Blaney
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Powell River council requests meetings with provincial ministers

Powell River council requests meetings with provincial ministers

Annual gatherings will take place via teleconference this year
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Province appoints court judges

Province appoints court judges

In order to increase access to justice for residents, BC’s provincial government is appointing three new provincial court judges and reappointing three senior provincial court judges, according to a Ministry of Attorney General media release.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 16 to 21, 2020.
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qathet Regional District committee recommends water study

qathet Regional District committee recommends water study

Regional district renegotiates cost with engineering firm
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National ferry association renews call for federal aid

National ferry association renews call for federal aid

The Canadian Ferry Association is renewing its call for federal aid for the industry, while warning ferry-dependent communities that lack of government support could hamper both economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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qathet Regional District finance committee forwards grants-in-aid requests

qathet Regional District finance committee forwards grants-in-aid requests

Board to consider community organization funding
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Looking to buy a slightly used ferry? Here are three for sale

Looking to buy a slightly used ferry? Here are three for sale

The recently retired North Island Princess is on the market for $159,000, after carrying cars and passengers since 1958 — the year the B.C. Ferry Authority was founded.
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Investigations keep Powell River fisheries officers busy

Investigations keep Powell River fisheries officers busy

A number of offences have been recorded throughout region
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ICBC moves to appointment system for driver license transactions

ICBC moves to appointment system for driver license transactions

Starting today (Monday), ICBC is moving to an appointment-based system for most driver licensing office transactions.
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