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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society rescues northern flicker

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society rescues northern flicker

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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In memoriam: Michael (Mike) Gerela

In memoriam: Michael (Mike) Gerela

December 16, 1928 - May 2, 2022
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Climate change is expanding the range of these tick pathogens — is B.C. next?

Climate change is expanding the range of these tick pathogens — is B.C. next?

As reported cases of Lyme disease surge across Canada, B.C. experts are tracking how climate change could make things worse, and hope the public — empowered with a new 'Instagram for ticks' — will help.
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School District 47 club reaches podium at island championship

School District 47 club reaches podium at island championship

Brooks Secondary School finishes with 3-1 record to secure bronze medal
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In memoriam: Mildred Adams

In memoriam: Mildred Adams

November 25, 1925 - April 5, 2022
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City of Powell River continues to seek funding for path between Townsite and recreation complex

City of Powell River continues to seek funding for path between Townsite and recreation complex

Councillors support grant application made through CleanBC Communities Fund
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In memoriam: Andy Davis

In memoriam: Andy Davis

August 3, 1938 - April 30, 2022
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Complex-care housing announced for qathet region

Complex-care housing announced for qathet region

Province is funding 20 spaces for people at risk of homelessness
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Powell River council approves zoning change for former law office property

Powell River council approves zoning change for former law office property

Approval allows conversion back to residential building
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast fishery officers conduct enforcement blitz

Powell River-Sunshine Coast fishery officers conduct enforcement blitz

Project finds poor compliance, violations related to rockfish/lingcod, sea cucumbers and starfish
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