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City of Powell River Council to consider reducing flat tax

City of Powell River Council to consider reducing flat tax

Chief financial officer recommends $50 assessment by 2022
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City of Powell River endorses free youth busing campaign

City of Powell River endorses free youth busing campaign

#AllOnBoard advocates for affordable and accessible transit
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Powell River mayor to sign statement on access to e-books in libraries

Powell River mayor to sign statement on access to e-books in libraries

Publisher placing restrictive practices on electronic book lending
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Is being in space hard on your brain? UVic scientist wants to find out

Is being in space hard on your brain? UVic scientist wants to find out

An all-Canadian research team led by a University of Victoria neuroscientist is spending a week in a simulated Mars habitat in Hawaii in hopes of solving a problem for NASA.
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Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

The utility is urging customers to save on their electricity bill this Christmas Day
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Powell River RCMP steps up enforcement against impaired driving

Powell River RCMP steps up enforcement against impaired driving

CounterAttack program now underway in Powell River
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B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

Campers hoping to stay at B.C. parks will find a revamped online reservation system with new features on the Discover Camping website.
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Coleslaw recalled in B.C. after possible salmonella contamination

Coleslaw recalled in B.C. after possible salmonella contamination

A popular brand of coleslaw is being recalled from the marketplace in British Columbia due to possible salmonella contamination. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling President’s Choice brand coleslaw.
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qathet Regional District briefs: Texada flights; Postpones old growth letter; Re-greening program

qathet Regional District briefs: Texada flights; Postpones old growth letter; Re-greening program

Texada flights At the qathet Regional District board meeting on Thursday, November 28, regional directors voted that the board and staff encourage Island Express Air to provide application for Transport Canada aerodrome authorization in order to supp
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 28 to December 4, 2019.
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