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Corridor review not ‘as positive’ as some may hope, says Simons

Corridor review not ‘as positive’ as some may hope, says Simons

Results from the Highway 101 corridor review may not be what thousands of residents on the Sunshine Coast were hoping for, according to Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons.
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Powell River social enterprise applies for cannabis retail store

Powell River social enterprise applies for cannabis retail store

Part of the profits would go to sustaining brain injury society, says applicant
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Seventh case of novel coronavirus confirmed in B.C.

Seventh case of novel coronavirus confirmed in B.C.

CINDY E. HARNETT Times Colonist A seventh case of the novel coronavirus has been diagnosed in British Columbia, bringing the number of cases in Canada to 11. Provincial health officer Dr.
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City receives invitation to bid on summer and winter games

City receives invitation to bid on summer and winter games

Some of the facilities requirements are for sports we just don’t have, says city CAO
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Powell River RCMP investigating report of man exposing himself

Powell River RCMP investigating report of man exposing himself

Public reminded to exercise caution in Penticton Trails area
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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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