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This is the first Friday the 13th with a full harvest moon in… gulp… 13 years

This is the first Friday the 13th with a full harvest moon in… gulp… 13 years

If you’re superstitious, you might want to hide under a rock this Friday. Not only does this Friday fall on the 13th day of the month, but it also takes place on the full harvest moon.
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Accessibility a priority for new council chambers in Powell River

Accessibility a priority for new council chambers in Powell River

Plans include renovation of old public library space in city hall
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DFO now taking violation reports through email

DFO now taking violation reports through email

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in the Pacific Region is now taking reports of suspicious fishing activity and suspected violations via email. DFO announced the new system Sept.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 5 to 11, 2019.
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Jack Knox: Here’s a look at the Island scene for the federal election

Jack Knox: Here’s a look at the Island scene for the federal election

And away we go. The question is: where? In the last federal election, the answer was clear. While Canada tilted Liberal, Vancouver Island, always its own political microclimate, gave six of seven seats to the NDP.
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BC Ferries announces sailing cancellations for Sechelt-Powell River route

BC Ferries announces sailing cancellations for Sechelt-Powell River route

Final trips on September 21 removed from schedule due to safety drills
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City of Powell River Council votes to dissolve waterfront development corporation

City of Powell River Council votes to dissolve waterfront development corporation

Beautiful waterfront land is owned by the city, says mayor
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Living wage calculations released for Powell River

Living wage calculations released for Powell River

Report suggests families may benefit from new BC government initiatives
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Powell River Airport undergoing runway extension

Powell River Airport undergoing runway extension

Project will meet Transport Canada safety requirements
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B.C. government embraces year-round daylight time, plans legislation

B.C. government embraces year-round daylight time, plans legislation

The B.C. government could introduce legislation this fall to mandate year-round daylight time, depending on what happens in the United States, B.C. Jobs Minister Bruce Ralston said Tuesday. “On the B.C.
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