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UPDATED: Bridge connecting Powell River neighbourhoods to close for six hours

UPDATED: Bridge connecting Powell River neighbourhoods to close for six hours

Deck resurfacing work will be taking place during early morning hours on September 2
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Viewpoint: Lit by luminescence

Viewpoint: Lit by luminescence

I stood at the far end of the pier at Willingdon Beach, curious and hesitant at the same time. Kit, my young adult daughter, demonstrated how to produce the phosphorescence by swirling a stick in the water.
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Locals excel at Powell River Open Pickleball Tournament

Locals excel at Powell River Open Pickleball Tournament

Pickleballers host open tournament; out-of-town players attend event at multiple venues
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B.C. has highest COVID-19 death count in 10 weeks

B.C. has highest COVID-19 death count in 10 weeks

Another 33 such deaths raise province's COVID-19 death toll to 4,097
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Police seek witnesses after motorcyclist dies in Highway 101 collision

Police seek witnesses after motorcyclist dies in Highway 101 collision

At approximately 8:38 p.m. on Aug. 24, a motorcycle and SUV collided on Highway 101 in Halfmoon Bay.
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Let’s Talk Trash: School daze ahead

Let’s Talk Trash: School daze ahead

There are many low-to-zero-waste ways to approach the school bell while still stocking up on what we need
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Sunshine Coast RCMP seek man wanted on four arrest warrants

Sunshine Coast RCMP seek man wanted on four arrest warrants

Have you seen this man? Sunshine Coast RCMP are looking for 35-year-old Jesse Pearson, who is wanted on four outstanding arrest warrants. The police issued a request for the public's help on Aug.
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Savary Island OCP update to be considered by qathet Regional District board

Savary Island OCP update to be considered by qathet Regional District board

Directors will decide on whether to proceed with process for the island
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In memoriam: Philip C. MacMillan

In memoriam: Philip C. MacMillan

November 17, 1931 - August 15, 2022
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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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