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Premier, prime minister ‘giddy’ about prospect of Prince Harry and Meghan living in B.C.

Premier, prime minister ‘giddy’ about prospect of Prince Harry and Meghan living in B.C.

B.C. Premier John Horgan says he and the prime minister talked enthusiastically about the prospect of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving to British Columbia after the Queen announced Monday her approval of their plan to live in both the U.K.
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United Steelworkers update Powell River members on collective bargaining

United Steelworkers update Powell River members on collective bargaining

Union also holds meetings on Vancouver Island; states it will not agree to Western Forest Products’ contracting out demand
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New study reveals many B.C. residents have too many electronics

New study reveals many B.C. residents have too many electronics

A new study from BC Hydro suggests almost three-quarters of B.C. residents feel overwhelmed by the amount of electronics they accumulate over the holidays.
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Vehicle hits building in Powell River

Vehicle hits building in Powell River

Truck damages wall of Capone's Cellar in Westview
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BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River sailings due to weather

BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River sailings due to weather

High wind conditions result in Salish Eagle cancellations from Little River Terminal to Westview Terminal
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Powell River Recreation Complex rehabilitation plan underway

Powell River Recreation Complex rehabilitation plan underway

City trying to determine needs for next 20 years
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At least 13 people with ties to B.C. killed in Tehran plane crash

At least 13 people with ties to B.C. killed in Tehran plane crash

At least 13 B.C. residents were killed when a Boeing 737 plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 167 passengers and nine crew members on board.
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Powell River Board of Education briefs: January 2020

Powell River Board of Education briefs: January 2020

Students share exchange trip experiences; Film festival to organize camp and screenings; Secretary treasurer’s report
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of BC

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of BC

According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the coast of BC this afternoon. The department notes that the earthquake was 10 kilometres in depth and located 215 kilometres west of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 2 to 8, 2020.
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