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City of Powell River Council votes on financial plan

City of Powell River Council votes on financial plan

Councillors give first three readings to bylaw
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Crews rescue five youth from cliff in Powell River

Crews rescue five youth from cliff in Powell River

Emergency services called to Mowat Bay area
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Ferries still advising against non-essential travel as long weekend nears

Ferries still advising against non-essential travel as long weekend nears

BC Ferries is, once again, reminding people to avoid non-essential travel and that it is continuing to operate with reduced passenger capacity and reduced schedules.
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Powell River mayor provides COVID-19 update

Powell River mayor provides COVID-19 update

BC going through slow opening process, says Dave Formosa
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One person killed, two in hospital after explosion and fire at North Saanich Marina

One person killed, two in hospital after explosion and fire at North Saanich Marina

One person is dead and two were taken to hospital following an explosion and fire at North Saanich Marina on Sunday afternoon. RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau confirmed the death Sunday evening. One boat and a fuel dock were destroyed.
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City council approves energy system upgrades at Powell River Recreation Complex

City council approves energy system upgrades at Powell River Recreation Complex

Facility requires new boiler
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Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

It started on Wednesday evening. I noticed my throat was a little sore, so I popped a Tylenol. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t have given this sore throat a second thought. But these are not normal circumstances. I was a little worried.
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City of Powell River Council approves cannabis store application

City of Powell River Council approves cannabis store application

Two councillors express opposition to location
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Powell River police arrest suspicious person

Powell River police arrest suspicious person

RCMP seek further information on Graham Lackey
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Zombie satellite hunter finds 53-year-old signal in the noise

Zombie satellite hunter finds 53-year-old signal in the noise

Nestled in a clearing in the forests of Roberts Creek is a little house and on that house are a few antennas looking up, and listening.
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