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Charity appreciation day in qathet set for end of May

Charity appreciation day in qathet set for end of May

Powell River Community Foundation distributes funds to organizations enhancing well-being of community members
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Good Birding: Flocks fly by on their way to the Arctic

Good Birding: Flocks fly by on their way to the Arctic

To even the casual observer, nature seems to really come alive in April, as bird song is omnipresent, and the geese are flying noisily overhead.
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Kicking the Clutter: Six reasons for continued cluttering

Kicking the Clutter: Six reasons for continued cluttering

To create a clutter-free home, it helps to recognize the reasons why it builds up in the first place
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Paddling club invites public to give outrigging a try

Paddling club invites public to give outrigging a try

Sunday's event at Powell Lake will enlighten those who are curious
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Coastal mayors demand urgent action on lack of ferry reliability

Coastal mayors demand urgent action on lack of ferry reliability

Mayors Silas White (Town of Gibsons) and Andrew Leonard (Bowen Island Municipality) have requested a formal call with Premier David Eby.
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Tla’amin Braves take top spot in prestigious tournament

Tla’amin Braves take top spot in prestigious tournament

39 years after last victory, soccer players thrilled to win trophy again in Victoria
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Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
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Transparency, unity brought to forefront at all candidates forum

Transparency, unity brought to forefront at all candidates forum

Powell River Chamber of Commerce event included four of six candidates running for federal office
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 109 total calls for service from April 16 to 22, including an utterance of threats at Westview Terminal
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Adoptable pet of the month: Cuddly corso covets forever family

Adoptable pet of the month: Cuddly corso covets forever family

Three-month-old canine with big personality waiting at BC SPCA-Powell River for a new home
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