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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attempts to save saw-whet owl

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attempts to save saw-whet owl

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Les Leyne: Site C stumbles and NDP’s resentful indifference

Les Leyne: Site C stumbles and NDP’s resentful indifference

Premier John Horgan is getting good at his “she-made-me-do-it, I’ve-got-no-choice” performance when it comes to the Site C dam.
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'Something we need to watch' — worrisome COVID-19 spread has Dr. Henry cautious about spring break

'Something we need to watch' — worrisome COVID-19 spread has Dr. Henry cautious about spring break

Henry urges families to 'stay local' for spring break but offered some hope that with the roll out of vaccines, seasonal weather change and lowering of cases 'we may be in a different position then'
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Kicking the Clutter: How to become a self-motivator

Kicking the Clutter: How to become a self-motivator

Ranka Burzan owns a professional organizing company based in Powell River and has written several books on reducing clutter and becoming more organized
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FireSmart program continuing in Powell River region

FireSmart program continuing in Powell River region

qathet Regional District receives funding for a fifth year
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Staffing model approved for resource-recovery centre in Powell River

Staffing model approved for resource-recovery centre in Powell River

qathet Regional District gives approval to use a public-private partnership
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BC Ferries cancels round trips between Powell River and Texada Island

BC Ferries cancels round trips between Powell River and Texada Island

Adverse weather affects six sailings between Westview and Blubber Bay terminals
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Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Seven more COVID-19-related deaths brings death toll from virus in B.C. to 1,355.
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High winds stop ferry sailings between Powell River and Comox

High winds stop ferry sailings between Powell River and Comox

Last two round trips on February 26 between Westview and Little River terminals cancelled
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Claims about COVID-19 restrictions on flyers distributed in Powell River untrue: RCMP

Claims about COVID-19 restrictions on flyers distributed in Powell River untrue: RCMP

Police advise that coronavirus restrictions will still be in place and are not being lifted
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