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Report on possible renaming of Powell River released

Report on possible renaming of Powell River released

Joint working group has 11 recommendations based on community engagement process
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St. Gerard’s in Wildwood to be deconsecrated and sold

St. Gerard’s in Wildwood to be deconsecrated and sold

“It is very painful for us to be losing a beloved part of our catholic heritage in Powell River, but this is the situation we have been given, and we know the spirit and love of those who have served will continue in other ways." ~ Father Patrick Tepoorten
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qathet Regional District director advocates for fair volunteer fire department honorarium policies

qathet Regional District director advocates for fair volunteer fire department honorarium policies

“We know honorariums are a crucial element of recruitment and retention." ~ Electoral Area E director Andrew Fall
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Editorial: Plethora of parks

Editorial: Plethora of parks

Where are you going to spend Parks Day?
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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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Former Powell River Kings’ goalie honoured by BC Hockey League

Former Powell River Kings’ goalie honoured by BC Hockey League

Top goaltender award renamed as Michael Garteig Trophy
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25 years ago this week: Powell River Logger Sports crowns champions

25 years ago this week: Powell River Logger Sports crowns champions

Four Canadian Championships and a World Championship determined at 1997 event
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qathet Regional District committee recommends early start for 2023 to 2027 financial planning process

qathet Regional District committee recommends early start for 2023 to 2027 financial planning process

Regional board will consider seeing drafts of the budget in November
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Pre-campaign period for B.C. municipal elections begins Monday

Pre-campaign period for B.C. municipal elections begins Monday

B.C. municipal elections are scheduled for October 15
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations highest since May

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations highest since May

426 people now in B.C. hospitals with the disease, 34 are in ICUs, which is down by two from last week. Another 22 people died from COVID-19 in the past week. Province says death data is "incomplete."
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