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City council briefs: inclusion Powell River permit; Development cost bylaw

City council briefs: inclusion Powell River permit; Development cost bylaw

Approves permit City of Powell River Council has approved a development variance permit for a property owned by inclusion Powell River (iPR), in Cranberry, on Artaban Street.
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Public health alert: Peaches recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Public health alert: Peaches recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

B.C. Green Party supporters had a chance to hear from the three contenders for the party’s leadership Aug. 21 during a Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding association online debate.
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City of Powell River councillors consider building standard

City of Powell River councillors consider building standard

BC Energy Step Code regulations coming
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North Island-Powell River MP wants WE funds reallocated

North Island-Powell River MP wants WE funds reallocated

Money for students could still be used, says Rachel Blaney
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Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Ambulance paramedics are offering some tips to help kids and parents with COVID-19. As B.C.
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Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu shot is ‘more important than ever’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
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City of Powell River Council accepts finances reports

City of Powell River Council accepts finances reports

Finance committee chair says city had a clean audit
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Powell River school district to welcome international students

Powell River school district to welcome international students

School District 47’s international education program will operate at a reduced level this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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School District 47 announces plans for Powell River area

School District 47 announces plans for Powell River area

COVID-19 necessitates changes
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