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Viewpoint: Generosity is evident in ongoing reconciliation process

Viewpoint: Generosity is evident in ongoing reconciliation process

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, like other days of recognition, is an opportunity to think about the reason behind the “day.” ~ Nicholas Simons
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Province to expand pharmacists' prescribing powers, add med-school seats

Province to expand pharmacists' prescribing powers, add med-school seats

Beginning Oct. 14, pharmacists will be allowed to administer and renew up to two years a wider range of prescriptions for people without a family doctor
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Trade brings new faces to Powell River Kings' roster

Trade brings new faces to Powell River Kings' roster

Deal with Coquitlam Express adds pair of forwards to lineup
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qathet Regional District to seek volunteer fire department funds

qathet Regional District to seek volunteer fire department funds

Endorsing an application to Union of British Columbia Municipalities discussed at last week's finance committee meeting
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City of Powell River Council candidate: Jen Zacher

City of Powell River Council candidate: Jen Zacher

"I’m passionate about creating a healthy community, and I have the skills to do the job." ~ Jen Zacher
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B.C. COVID-19 deaths fall

B.C. COVID-19 deaths fall

Province recorded 16 COVID-19 deaths in the week ended Sept. 24
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Pet trial announced for Saltery Bay/Earls Cove ferry

Pet trial announced for Saltery Bay/Earls Cove ferry

Malaspina Sky will offer three-month trial for dogs and cat on outside decks
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qathet Regional District keen to improve access at park

qathet Regional District keen to improve access at park

Committee recommends applying for Powell River Community Forest grant
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PHOTOS: Powell River Farmers’ Agricultural Institute Fall Fair

PHOTOS: Powell River Farmers’ Agricultural Institute Fall Fair

Annual event welcomed crowds over two days upon its return last weekend
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Letter: GHGs do nothing but go up

Letter: GHGs do nothing but go up

"The carbon taxes across all of Canada, whether they are collected provincially under a federally “approved” plan or directly administered by the feds, are a sham." ~ Malcolm Haynes
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