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City of Powell River finance committee wrestles with budgetary increases and service delivery

City of Powell River finance committee wrestles with budgetary increases and service delivery

Most taxpayers can expect higher rates if council adopts five-year financial plan
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B.C. government is failing vulnerable kids and families, according to its own audits

B.C. government is failing vulnerable kids and families, according to its own audits

Investigation reveals ministry isn't meeting critical standards. ‘This should be a four-alarm fire,’ social work professor says.
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qathet Regional District board preparing regulations for cannabis application

qathet Regional District board preparing regulations for cannabis application

Staff receives direction to prepare policy and amending bylaws
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Overdose crisis shortening life expectancies in B.C.: report

Overdose crisis shortening life expectancies in B.C.: report

So many people are dying from drug overdoses in B.C. that the epidemic has led to a decline in life expectancy at birth, a key measure of a population’s well-being, the provincial health officer says. Dr.
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Gibsons, qathet RD get FireSmart grants

Gibsons, qathet RD get FireSmart grants

The Town of Gibsons and the qathet Regional District in Powell River are sharing in $53,000 in grants for projects to reduce wildfire threats.
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Agricultural Land Commission rules against City of Powell River appeal

Agricultural Land Commission rules against City of Powell River appeal

Loop road on Hemlock Street must return to its natural condition
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Canada ranks in top ten most ethical destinations around the world

Canada ranks in top ten most ethical destinations around the world

Are ethical considerations high on your list of priorities when choosing a vacation destination?
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Government invests $6.2M towards Indigenous marine training

Government invests $6.2M towards Indigenous marine training

Ottawa has announced new funding to increase Indigenous access to marine training programs. Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Tuesday the federal government will provide $6.
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City of Powell River council considers increases to its rate of compensation

City of Powell River council considers increases to its rate of compensation

Bylaw increases to be spread over a five-year period
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Let's Talk Trash withdraws request for City of Powell River funding

Let's Talk Trash withdraws request for City of Powell River funding

Team will look for alternative funding sources for resource-recovery centre videos
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