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B.C. Ferries records loss of $8.3 million

B.C. Ferries records loss of $8.3 million

Increased operating expenses as a result of higher labour costs and increased sailings have saddled B.C. Ferries with a net loss of $8.3 million in the third fiscal quarter. The loss comes despite revenue for the three-month period that ended Dec.
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Powell River overdose crisis update indicates drop in provincial death rate

Powell River overdose crisis update indicates drop in provincial death rate

Community had second highest per capita death rate in Vancouver Coastal Health region
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UBCIC calls for salmon catch-and-release ban

UBCIC calls for salmon catch-and-release ban

Union of BC Indian Chiefs push for monitoring and stricter guidelines for sport fishing sector
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City of Powell River Council votes against taking action on Wet’suwet’en request

City of Powell River Council votes against taking action on Wet’suwet’en request

Committee of the whole narrowly chooses to receive email regarding the matter
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BC Ferries names new Powell River-Texada Island ferry

BC Ferries names new Powell River-Texada Island ferry

Island Discovery will enter service mid-2020
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 13 to February 19, 2020.
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Shoreline cleanup in qathet Regional District nets results

Shoreline cleanup in qathet Regional District nets results

Equivalent of 12 logging trucks of debris pulled off beaches
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UPDATED: Paper mill in Powell River affected by computer virus

UPDATED: Paper mill in Powell River affected by computer virus

Paper Excellence working to quarantine the infection
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City of Powell River Committee of the Whole hears about airport development proposal

City of Powell River Committee of the Whole hears about airport development proposal

Design includes conference centre and airport hangar
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Coronavirus update: B.C.'s first case out of isolation

Coronavirus update: B.C.'s first case out of isolation

B.C.'s first case of coronavirus has been released from isolation in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, which includes Richmond. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
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