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City of Powell River passes five-year financial plan

City of Powell River passes five-year financial plan

Budget features 9.5 per cent increase in property tax levy for 2025
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Powell River Villa hosts top VISL team in season finale

Powell River Villa hosts top VISL team in season finale

Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 1 leaders Vic West visit Timberlane Park this weekend
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In memoriam: Robert George Lacey

In memoriam: Robert George Lacey

December 15, 1935 - February 19, 2025
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BCHL heads into final weekend amid continuing impact in NCAA

BCHL heads into final weekend amid continuing impact in NCAA

Grizzlies visit Chilliwack on Friday night
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Holocaust presentations enlighten qathet School District students

Holocaust presentations enlighten qathet School District students

Peter Uhlmann has been speaking in classrooms to keep dark period in history alive
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qathet School District trustee candidate forum set for Tuesday

qathet School District trustee candidate forum set for Tuesday

By-election open to all qualified electors
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qathet Regional Hospital District approves project funds

qathet Regional Hospital District approves project funds

Directors vote to allocate $1.4 million from reserves to go toward capital funding
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City of Powell River announces temporary sea walk closure

City of Powell River announces temporary sea walk closure

Repairs to washed out area expected to take a few days
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Opinion: Ferry-dependent communities deserve a seat at the table

Opinion: Ferry-dependent communities deserve a seat at the table

'For years, the Ferry Advisory Committees (FACs) have been a key connection between communities and the people who run the ferry system. Their replacement in May — for some new but as-yet-unknown engagement model — is a serious step away from public consultation and accountability.'
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Five-year financial plan unanimously approved by qRD directors

Five-year financial plan unanimously approved by qRD directors

qathet Regional District board adopts budget; cost per average home in City of Powell River in 2025 will be $542.63
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