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Service returns to Nanaimo route June 3

Service returns to Nanaimo route June 3

No word yet on restoring cut sailings on Langdale route
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Canadians asked to wear non-medical face masks to protect others

Canadians asked to wear non-medical face masks to protect others

Canada’s chief public-health officer is officially recommending wearing non-medical masks in situations when keeping a distance of two metres might not be possible — a move supported by B.C.’s premier and provincial health officer on Wednesday. Dr.
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Retro Terry Fox sneakers sell out in minutes ahead of first-time virtual run

Retro Terry Fox sneakers sell out in minutes ahead of first-time virtual run

The sale of the retro gear comes in the lead up to the first ever virtual race to be held on the 40th anniversary of the Marathon for Hope.
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Powell River mayor reports on business activity

Powell River mayor reports on business activity

People still interested in the community, says Dave Formosa
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 14 to 20, 2020.
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City of Powell River looks at bottling of water request

City of Powell River looks at bottling of water request

Letter writer wants ban on all bottling
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North Island-Powell River MP joins special parliamentary session on pandemic

North Island-Powell River MP joins special parliamentary session on pandemic

Rachel Blaney sits as member of new COVI committee
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More visitors but less anxiety on long weekend

More visitors but less anxiety on long weekend

The Victoria Day long weekend was busier on the ferries than the Easter long weekend, but there seemed to be less anxiety about visitors to the Sunshine Coast.
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How B.C. health leaders will be living their lives as restrictions ease

How B.C. health leaders will be living their lives as restrictions ease

When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry had a couple of friends over for a glass of wine in the front yard of her Victoria home on Sunday afternoon, it wasn’t a typical long-weekend get-together.
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City of Powell River Council considers allowing more chickens

City of Powell River Council considers allowing more chickens

Revised animal control bylaw would double number allowed
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