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City of Powell River CFO explains permissive tax exemptions

City of Powell River CFO explains permissive tax exemptions

48 organizations have applied for $560,118 in municipal exemptions for 2024
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Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Record-warm temperatures covered almost 13 per cent of the world's surface in August, the most since the start of records, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Support recommended for Texada seniors housing proposal

Support recommended for Texada seniors housing proposal

qathet Regional District board will consider application for island property
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers responded to 127 calls for service in the past week
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Living Well: Take strengths-based approach with ADHD

Living Well: Take strengths-based approach with ADHD

Although ADHD can be present in all ages, the school years tend to be a time of recognition that something is impacting behaviour and performance
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In memoriam: Shirley Marlene Cole

In memoriam: Shirley Marlene Cole

July 8, 1934 - August 30, 2023
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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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In memoriam: Jean Ann Winegarden

In memoriam: Jean Ann Winegarden

June 19, 1934 - August 27, 2023
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VIDEO: Sunshine Music Festival draws crowds to Palm Beach

VIDEO: Sunshine Music Festival draws crowds to Palm Beach

Oceanside park in qathet Regional District hosted annual event over Labour Day long weekend
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qathet board to consider asking Lift for updates on CRC

qathet board to consider asking Lift for updates on CRC

Regional district committee of the whole suggests requesting monthly reports regarding Community Resource Centre
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