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Bonnie Henry defends B.C.'s data-release procedures

Bonnie Henry defends B.C.'s data-release procedures

More demographic data on COVID-19 spread in B.C. is "coming very soon."
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Powell River beaches provide ideal launching points for wind-sport enthusiasts

Powell River beaches provide ideal launching points for wind-sport enthusiasts

Group explores passion for windsurfing and kiteboarding
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Powell River city councillor offended by tone of correspondence about siting of proposed compost facility

Powell River city councillor offended by tone of correspondence about siting of proposed compost facility

“I feel the accusation that I perceive in it and the way criticism is expressed in this is not helpful from a standpoint of a community working together..." ~ Rob Southcott
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Healthy Living: Shining a light on our attitude toward mental health

Healthy Living: Shining a light on our attitude toward mental health

Sometimes, just gaining a few mental wellness tools to survive with the purpose of eventually thriving is a way of getting better, piece by piece. ~ Robert Skender
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VIDEO: Walk in Powell River honours missing indigenous women and girls

VIDEO: Walk in Powell River honours missing indigenous women and girls

Groups mark Red Dress Day with awareness campaign
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Former fire hall committee member seeks apologies from City of Powell River councillors

Former fire hall committee member seeks apologies from City of Powell River councillors

Arthur Richards says statements made at a previous meeting were an attempt to discredit him
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Police seize drugs at two locations in Powell River area

Police seize drugs at two locations in Powell River area

RCMP conduct a pair of raids in region
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B.C. sets daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations, as hospitalizations decline

B.C. sets daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations, as hospitalizations decline

Province has fewest people actively battling infections in almost six weeks: 6,802.
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Resident appeals to City of Powell River council to deal with dog waste

Resident appeals to City of Powell River council to deal with dog waste

Ellen Ross raises health and other concerns at a recent meeting
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Life Cycle Housing seeks assistance from City of Powell River for affordable housing project

Life Cycle Housing seeks assistance from City of Powell River for affordable housing project

Society makes requests for initiative in Cranberry neighbourhood
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