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City of Powell River to widely distribute its annual report

City of Powell River to widely distribute its annual report

Plan is to send out copies to households throughout Powell River
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New court challenge launched against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

New court challenge launched against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Ecojustice seeking leave for a judicial review of Trudeau government reapporval
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Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States due to earthquakes in the Searles Valley in California. Classified under “natural disasters and climate,” the advisory was issued on July 6 after a 7.
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Affordable housing facility in Powell River requires new designation

Affordable housing facility in Powell River requires new designation

Once approval is given, plans are to construct a 42-unit development
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Woman describes terrifying ordeal of being trapped in tent by cougar at B.C. campsite

Woman describes terrifying ordeal of being trapped in tent by cougar at B.C. campsite

A woman camping in Princeton had the scariest experience of her life early Thursday morning when she found herself trapped inside her tent by a snarling cougar. Katyln Marion said that around 4 a.m.
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Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

The southern resident killer whales that typically frequent the Salish Sea from May to October were not seen for an unprecedented eight weeks in May and June, prompting some who study the mammals to worry about the future of the species.
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Powell River resident calls for reduction of speed limit on Alberni Street

Powell River resident calls for reduction of speed limit on Alberni Street

Petition recommends dropping 50 kilometres per hour limit to 30
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Poverty among pensioners on the rise, according to North Island-Powell River MP

Poverty among pensioners on the rise, according to North Island-Powell River MP

Too many seniors going hungry, says Rachel Blaney
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MAP: This interactive map shows all of the earthquakes in B.C. this year

MAP: This interactive map shows all of the earthquakes in B.C. this year

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the B.C. coast Wednesday, July 3 followed by a second earthquake with a 4.0 magnitude. However, a multitude of earthquakes hit the coast every year – but not all of them make headlines.
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City of Powell River hosts community input events for playground equipment

City of Powell River hosts community input events for playground equipment

Plans will be shown for Willingdon Beach, Grief Point and DA Evans parks
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