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Property sales slow in qathet region as buyers ‘re-evaluate positions’

Property sales slow in qathet region as buyers ‘re-evaluate positions’

“Home sales have dropped sharply over the past two months as significant interest rate increases have boosted mortgage rates and reduced affordability for many buyers." ~ Neil Frost, president, Powell River-Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board
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COVID-19 metrics decline in B.C.

COVID-19 metrics decline in B.C.

COVID-19 deaths, cases, hospitalizations, ICU patient counts all fall
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Pioneer thrives in retirement after return to qathet region

Pioneer thrives in retirement after return to qathet region

80 year old continues to excel after rocky start to life in Desolation Sound
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In memoriam: Amber Culley

In memoriam: Amber Culley

January 14, 1979 - July 21, 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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'Doctor Dirt' to be recognized by City of Powell River

'Doctor Dirt' to be recognized by City of Powell River

City councillors want contribution toward commemorating Andy Davis
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Powell River Board of Education appoints PIE program principals

Powell River Board of Education appoints PIE program principals

Move supports preparation to follow provincial online learning school procedures and policies
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Powell River RCMP release weekly statistics

Powell River RCMP release weekly statistics

Local police responded to 122 calls for service from August 11 to 17
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Resident requests vote on possible Powell River renaming

Resident requests vote on possible Powell River renaming

Potential name change should have input from city residents, says Don Edwards
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UPDATED: Willingdon Beach tree drops unexpectedly; witness recounts 'terrifying' incident

UPDATED: Willingdon Beach tree drops unexpectedly; witness recounts 'terrifying' incident

“It was terrifying not knowing if that tree had taken somebody’s life or injured somebody severely." ~ Heather Ellis
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