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Grant changes recommended by qathet Regional District committee

Grant changes recommended by qathet Regional District committee

Directors discusses policy for how it provides money to community groups
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North Island – Powell River MP wants food prices capped

North Island – Powell River MP wants food prices capped

Rachel Blaney says constituents are seeing big increases in the cost of feeding families
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Eating well during winter in qathet takes planning

Eating well during winter in qathet takes planning

Farm provides an abundance of food for the region
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Letter: Affordable housing difficult in City of Powell River

Letter: Affordable housing difficult in City of Powell River

"Any developer who is willing to put up their money and time to build new housing requires a certain investment payback or it’s really not worth it." ~ Paul Clarke
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Powell River 59-unit rental property sold for $6.25M

Powell River 59-unit rental property sold for $6.25M

Sold below asking at a cap rate of 4.9 per cent
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Powell River U18 Kings set to host biggest game of the year

Powell River U18 Kings set to host biggest game of the year

Minor hockey club seeks to advance past first round of Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association playoffs this weekend
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Powell River Salmon Society receives financial 'shot in the arm'

Powell River Salmon Society receives financial 'shot in the arm'

Cheque from grant program will go toward feeding fish in hatchery
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Couple exchanges vows on Tin Hat Mountain in qathet region

Couple exchanges vows on Tin Hat Mountain in qathet region

Wedding ceremony held in backyard before helicopter ride to the peak
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Survey shows lack of Powell River Regional Transit System use

Survey shows lack of Powell River Regional Transit System use

More than 85 per cent of respondents to poll question indicate they do not use the service
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'Very low' B.C. snowpack raises drought concerns

'Very low' B.C. snowpack raises drought concerns

"There still is time, but time is running out," says hydrologist with the B.C. River Forecast Centre, on getting back to a normal snowpack.
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