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Powell River mayor reads National Day of Mourning proclamation

Powell River mayor reads National Day of Mourning proclamation

Human Values Day also to be recognized by the city this month
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Millions of folks voted in advanced polls last weekend

Millions of folks voted in advanced polls last weekend

Royal Canadian Legion in Powell River was one of the busy locations with electors and workers taking part in their civic duty
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Outgoing CAO recognized by City of Powell River Council

Outgoing CAO recognized by City of Powell River Council

Lisa Bhopalsingh attends last city council meeting before taking on position with City of Nanaimo
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Earth Day is celebrated today around the world and in qathet

Earth Day is celebrated today around the world and in qathet

Sounds of a wetland can be heard over airwaves at CJMP, qathet's community radio station or live-streamed
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In memoriam: Michael J. Reynolds

In memoriam: Michael J. Reynolds

March 6, 1931 - April 10, 2025
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Crime and policing discussed at North Island-Powell River forum

Crime and policing discussed at North Island-Powell River forum

Four candidates respond to questions from audience members and chamber of commerce moderator
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Powell River 'expressions of interest' property motion fails

Powell River 'expressions of interest' property motion fails

Mayor’s initiative to seek interest in sale or lease of city lands rejected by council majority
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Mario Canseco: State of the race in North Island-Powell River

Mario Canseco: State of the race in North Island-Powell River

Eligible voters in the riding are more likely to prefer a federal government headed by Pierre Poilievre, according to poll
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Overwhelming majority of Canadians back national clean energy grid, finds poll

Overwhelming majority of Canadians back national clean energy grid, finds poll

A survey of Canadian adults found 84% of respondents united behind the idea of building out a national grid powered by hydroelectricity
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'We could see Horseshoe Bay': Stranded Sunshine Coast ferry finally arrives to dock

'We could see Horseshoe Bay': Stranded Sunshine Coast ferry finally arrives to dock

'A mechanical difficulty with the vessel’s pitch control' cancelled several ferries between Horseshoe Bay and the Sunshine Coast Monday.
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