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qathet Regional District moves toward parkland acquisition fund

qathet Regional District moves toward parkland acquisition fund

Reserve would add approximately $3.25 per $100,000 of taxable value
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Lund campground owner wants Telus to re-examine telecommunications tower

Lund campground owner wants Telus to re-examine telecommunications tower

qathet Regional board asks for a fair and comprehensive survey
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Online ferry service consultation underway

Online ferry service consultation underway

The online engagement part of the provincial government’s effort to find out what coastal residents want to see as a long-term vision for ferry services got underway Feb. 2.
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Reexamining restriction of second homes on ALR land is good news, according to Powell River farmer

Reexamining restriction of second homes on ALR land is good news, according to Powell River farmer

Secondary residences on Agricultural Land Reserve properties may be permissible
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MAP: Track the coronavirus outbreak

MAP: Track the coronavirus outbreak

The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV is thought to have made the jump to humans in a Wuhan seafood market, where live, wild animals are kept in close proximity with food.
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North Island-Powell River MP says government owes hundreds of millions of dollars to veterans

North Island-Powell River MP says government owes hundreds of millions of dollars to veterans

Rachel Blaney says she hears from frustrated veterans
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Coronavirus fears could lead to online scams for face masks, says B.C. watchdog

Coronavirus fears could lead to online scams for face masks, says B.C. watchdog

A growing demand for surgical face masks in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak could lead to online shopping scams, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
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BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River round trip due to high winds

BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River round trip due to high winds

Salish Eagle remains in dock
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WHO declares coronavirus international "public health emergency"

WHO declares coronavirus international "public health emergency"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has today declared the China-based coronavirus outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern.” The WHO announcement came after an emergency committee reconvened Thursday in Geneva.
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Live-fire training lab arrives in Lund

Live-fire training lab arrives in Lund

Northside Volunteer Fire Department members will benefit from access to unit
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