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Powell River resident requests involvement with regional transportation committee

Powell River resident requests involvement with regional transportation committee

Frustrations outlined with current transit system at qathet Regional District meeting
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Rising STI rates in BC prompt reminders to use condoms

Rising STI rates in BC prompt reminders to use condoms

Rise in STIs a result of multiple factors, including inconsistent condom usage and antibiotic resistance which has made common STIs more difficult to treat
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North Island-Powell River candidates comment on reconciliation with first nations

North Island-Powell River candidates comment on reconciliation with first nations

Candidates running for election in the North Island-Powell River riding provided the Peak with statements on the subject of reconciliation with First Nations, after time constraints at last week’s all-candidates meeting prevented the issue from being
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Golf club south of Powell River seeks property tax exemption for 2020

Golf club south of Powell River seeks property tax exemption for 2020

qathet Regional District board to consider request
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 10 to 16, 2019.
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Comox-Powell River BC Ferries sailings resume

Comox-Powell River BC Ferries sailings resume

BC Ferries has advised that the Salish Eagle will resume sailing with the 3:25 pm departure from Comox's Little River Terminal on Wednesday, October 16.
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Drivers beware: This is the deadliest long weekend on B.C. roads

Drivers beware: This is the deadliest long weekend on B.C. roads

Historically, reports ICBC, four people are killed in car accidents Thanksgiving weekend
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Canada-wide chicken recall due to possible Listeria contamination

Canada-wide chicken recall due to possible Listeria contamination

Various chicken products are being recalled from the marketplace Canada-wide due to a possible listeria contamination. A variety of frozen, diced Gordon Choice brand products were recalled on Oct.
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Proposal involves better internet and cellular service for Lund

Proposal involves better internet and cellular service for Lund

qathet Regional District directors told about Telus project
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Community event seeks input from Powell River seniors

Community event seeks input from Powell River seniors

Engagement session focuses on reconnecting with elder demographic
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