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Minister meetings requested by qathet Regional District directors

Minister meetings requested by qathet Regional District directors

qathet Regional District’s committee of the whole is recommending the regional board arrange meetings with provincial cabinet ministers at the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention in September.
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First hot stretch of the summer is approaching

First hot stretch of the summer is approaching

The Weather Network is reporting a spike in temperatures this Friday through Tuesday for some inland areas of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. With daytime highs rising into the high 20s and overnight lows dropping to the mid-teens.
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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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Awards celebrate women in the qathet region

Awards celebrate women in the qathet region

The Influential Women in Business Awards celebrate the success and achievements of women across Powell River’s diverse business community.
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qathet region school highlights outlined

qathet region school highlights outlined

Board of education chairperson details year-end wrapup
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Powell River RCMP respond to report of possible impaired driver

Powell River RCMP respond to report of possible impaired driver

Powell River RCMP respond to report of a possible impaired driver
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Powell River RCMP respond to a report of a stolen mountain bike

Powell River RCMP respond to a report of a stolen mountain bike

At approximately 12:28 pm, police responded to a report of a stolen mountain bike at FreshCo, which occurred a day earlier.
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B.C. COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations, testing decline

B.C. COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations, testing decline

Province's COVID-19 death total falls to 26 in the week ended June 18
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Powell River mayor salutes 2022 graduates

Powell River mayor salutes 2022 graduates

“Be full of optimism. The world is waiting for you.” ~ Dave Formosa
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City of Powell River potential renaming questioned

City of Powell River potential renaming questioned

Resident asks councillors to check whether such an action would violate rights
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