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Poll: Vast majority of qathet region respondents have smoke detectors in home

Poll: Vast majority of qathet region respondents have smoke detectors in home

More than 90 percent indicate presence of alarm system
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Powell River Recreation Complex hosts graduation ceremony

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Powell River Recreation Complex hosts graduation ceremony

Rite of passage celebrated by students
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COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 case counts showing typical summer decline.
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UPDATED: Powell River RCMP locate wanted man after seeking public's assistance

UPDATED: Powell River RCMP locate wanted man after seeking public's assistance

Raymond Wade Cuthbert wanted on outstanding warrant of arrest for multiple Criminal Code offences
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Free transit offered in qathet region on July 1

Free transit offered in qathet region on July 1

Sunday service will be in effect for Canada Day
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Powell River Brain Injury Society advocates for clients

Powell River Brain Injury Society advocates for clients

“A lot of times with brain injury, their processing speed isn’t as fast as everyone else, and they get overloaded with information and then it’s kind of setting them up to fail.” ~ Deborah Dee
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Finance committee recommends delay for Texada airport fencing

Finance committee recommends delay for Texada airport fencing

“Although it makes sense for fencing to be considered as the right solution over the long term, I’m afraid, right now, if a referendum was to be held, it would fail. There is strong opposition to this.” ~ qathet Regional District Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, a day in history and today’s weather
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qathet Regional District committee votes against proceeding with regional growth strategy

qathet Regional District committee votes against proceeding with regional growth strategy

“It would require $100,000 a year for four years and a lot of staff time.” ~ Area C director Clay Brander
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Powell River Kings’ matchups set for BCHL Showcase

Powell River Kings’ matchups set for BCHL Showcase

Hockey club will face West Kelowna and Cranbrook at annual event
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