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Writer in residence selected for Powell River Public Library

Writer in residence selected for Powell River Public Library

Award-winning author starts six-week community engagement programming in September
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Cartoon: Self checkout

Cartoon: Self checkout

Which lineup do you get in at the supermarket?
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Artist adds beauty to blank wall in qathet

Artist adds beauty to blank wall in qathet

Maella Ginn paints colourful abstract mural on building
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 132 total calls for service from July 30 to August 5
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Celebration of life: Helen and Hugh Mackenzie

Celebration of life: Helen and Hugh Mackenzie

Saturday, August 23, from 2 to 4 pm
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qathet region festival in honour of the blackberry lives on

qathet region festival in honour of the blackberry lives on

Summer celebration a legacy started by Ken and Larraine Kemper
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qathet General Hospital clerk seeks cancer research sponsors

qathet General Hospital clerk seeks cancer research sponsors

Tara Pinch willing to have her head shaved to help raise funds for cyclists’ rides
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Powell River RCMP ask for assistance regarding alleged assault

Powell River RCMP ask for assistance regarding alleged assault

Incident occurred outside of the entrance to Staples last month
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Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo ferry sailings go reservation-only for vehicles Oct. 15

Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo ferry sailings go reservation-only for vehicles Oct. 15

For the Sunshine Coast, the 5:30 p.m. commuter run from Horseshoe Bay will be replaced with a 6:10 p.m. sailing as BC Ferries starts construction work in Horseshoe Bay.
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Video: Heavy rains cause flooding, some damage in qathet region

Video: Heavy rains cause flooding, some damage in qathet region

Unprecedented amount of precipitation fell in last night's storm
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