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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record: 924

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record: 924

Province records nine more COVID-19 deaths in past day.
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Hockey player from qathet region receives second Hobey Baker nomination

Hockey player from qathet region receives second Hobey Baker nomination

Third-year player among nominees for top collegiate hockey award
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North Island-Powell River MP advocates for federal emergency funds for vulnerable seniors

North Island-Powell River MP advocates for federal emergency funds for vulnerable seniors

Rachel Blaney has reached out to two federal ministers
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City of Powell River municipal election officer appointments recommended

City of Powell River municipal election officer appointments recommended

Two city staff members are up for administrative positions
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Active transportation in spotlight at City of Powell River meeting

Active transportation in spotlight at City of Powell River meeting

Changes to sustainable official community plan recommended
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Cartoon: COVID-19 testing kits

Cartoon: COVID-19 testing kits

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Editorial: The more options the better

Editorial: The more options the better

Despite predictions that the latest wave is levelling off, COVID-19 cases continue to mount close to home and throughout the province and country.
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Reports being prepared looking into motor vehicle velocity on City of Powell River streets

Reports being prepared looking into motor vehicle velocity on City of Powell River streets

Council discusses email from provincial minister of transportation and infrastructure
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Daily COVID-19 death count in B.C. most in a year

Daily COVID-19 death count in B.C. most in a year

B.C. had 15 deaths from COVID-19 in the past day.
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Ratepayers request section 21 be repealed from City of Powell River's incorporation act

Ratepayers request section 21 be repealed from City of Powell River's incorporation act

Townsite Ratepayers Society wants industrial land designation removed
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