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Youth group in qathet launches substance use safety course

Youth group in qathet launches substance use safety course

“We focus a lot on consent, peer pressure, recognizing risks associated with substance use, and empowering youth to reduce those risks.”  ~ Brayden Brown, yCAT co-chair
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B.C. Ferries pushes prepaid fares, increases reservation fee

B.C. Ferries pushes prepaid fares, increases reservation fee

Those booking passage on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen, Departure Bay, Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay, and Duke Point-Tsawwassen routes will now pay $20 to reserve instead of $18
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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City of Powell River okays building occupation for business

City of Powell River okays building occupation for business

Temporary use permit to be issued for commercial recreation and entertainment establishment
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Letter: Revitalization bylaw costs Powell River taxpayers

Letter: Revitalization bylaw costs Powell River taxpayers

"Surely elected officials and staff have a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers to ensure tax breaks of this magnitude are written, monitored and enforced appropriately."
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Start of April brings a mix of weather to the qathet region

Start of April brings a mix of weather to the qathet region

BC residents couldn't see the total eclipse yesterday, but NASA did
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Emergency grant coming for City of Powell River

Emergency grant coming for City of Powell River

Qualifications met for $40,000 to support Indigenous engagement requirements of provincial act
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North Island – Powell River MP outlines riding priorities

North Island – Powell River MP outlines riding priorities

Rachel Blaney requests minister of finance to address several concerns in coming budget
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qathet Regional District manager receives award

qathet Regional District manager receives award

Nancy Schmeister recognized for her efforts regarding risk awareness
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Powell River Fire Rescue declared as full-service department

Powell River Fire Rescue declared as full-service department

“This has been a real joint effort between the fire chiefs in the province and the fire commissioner’s office to bring about these standards." ~ Rocky Swanson
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