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qathet Community Justice program works to restore relationships

qathet Community Justice program works to restore relationships

“For the affected party, they need to feel like they’ve been heard and they get to express the impacts of whatever has happened, and they get to decide what works for them as a consequence.” ~ qCJ program coordinator Siobhan Brown
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Healthy Living: Is smiling a clear path to wellness?

Healthy Living: Is smiling a clear path to wellness?

"The three hormones released when smiling include dopamine, endorphins and serotonin: the so-called neurochemicals of happiness." ~ Robert Skender
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Rick Beaudoin was last seen 30 years ago on the Coast, police still looking for answers

Rick Beaudoin was last seen 30 years ago on the Coast, police still looking for answers

Richard (Rick) Beaudoin went missing in 1991 while on a canoe trip from Vancouver to Powell River. He made it as far as Pender Harbour, but police don't know what happened after that.
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In memoriam: David Gordon Gresty

In memoriam: David Gordon Gresty

July 21, 1943 - July 1, 2022
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, and the weather forecast
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Delegations voice opposition to north harbour rate increases at City of Powell River meeting

Delegations voice opposition to north harbour rate increases at City of Powell River meeting

Boat owners appear before city committee requesting a nominal rate change
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Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty endorsement to be considered by City of Powell River council

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty endorsement to be considered by City of Powell River council

“It’s important that we understand exactly what we are pledging to do before we pledge to do it.” ~ City councillor George Doubt
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COVID-19 hospitalizations jump across B.C.

COVID-19 hospitalizations jump across B.C.

The 369 people now hospitalized with COVID-19 in B.C. is up 35 per cent from last week
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City of Powell River will ask province to lift COVID mandates for health-care, public service workers

City of Powell River will ask province to lift COVID mandates for health-care, public service workers

Resident asks council to correspond with provincial officials about labour shortages
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Sale of power generated at local dams discussed at Powell River council meeting

Sale of power generated at local dams discussed at Powell River council meeting

Councillors request letter to energy regulator about power generation and sales
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