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BC Ferries: Detours from Horseshoe Bay scheduled for Saturday-morning sailings

BC Ferries: Detours from Horseshoe Bay scheduled for Saturday-morning sailings

Two morning sailings from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay on Saturday, Sept. 7 will be affected by detours that will be in place for the RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. For motorists travelling on the 6:20 a.m.
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Study to examine future direction for Powell River Recreation Complex

Study to examine future direction for Powell River Recreation Complex

Public process will be a big part of research into facility
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 29 to September 4, 2019.
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Scientists identify new viruses in wild, farmed salmon in B.C.

Scientists identify new viruses in wild, farmed salmon in B.C.

One of three viruses identified was not known to have infected fish before
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City of Powell River to look at parks and trails network

City of Powell River to look at parks and trails network

Hope is to develop a 15-year master plan, says director of parks, recreation and culture
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French immersion enrolment sets record in Powell River

French immersion enrolment sets record in Powell River

Number of students in bilingual education programs jump
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Parents asked to report child's immunization status

Parents asked to report child's immunization status

Ministry of health urging parents to update their child's vaccines and report the information to public health
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BC Ferries announces Powell River to Comox sailing delay for September 5

BC Ferries announces Powell River to Comox sailing delay for September 5

Docking test of Salish Eagle will take place on Texada Island
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Tla’amin Nation citizens to vote on Klahanie subdivision settlement

Tla’amin Nation citizens to vote on Klahanie subdivision settlement

Federal government offers $22.8 million in compensation
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Car accident shuts down Marine Avenue in Powell River

Car accident shuts down Marine Avenue in Powell River

Single vehicle hits power pole and flips
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