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Near cousins recover from wing injuries at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Near cousins recover from wing injuries at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Mother's Day marks 115 years

Mother's Day marks 115 years

Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day. How do your plan to spoil the family matriarch?
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Five-year financial plan passed by City of Powell River councillors

Five-year financial plan passed by City of Powell River councillors

Property tax rate bylaw adopt for 2022
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City of Powell River Council allocates funds for its share of sea walk restoration

City of Powell River Council allocates funds for its share of sea walk restoration

“I’m happy to report the $400,000 coming from the community building fund will be matched by our community forest board, who are always ever-present to help out our community in this regard.” ~ City councillor Jim Palm
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Firefighter wages adjusted by City of Powell River councillors and mayor

Firefighter wages adjusted by City of Powell River councillors and mayor

Council to pass policy which includes paid remuneration for on-call members
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Powell River Film Society and qathet Art Council receive provincial funding

Powell River Film Society and qathet Art Council receive provincial funding

Arts infrastructure grants awarded to both groups
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Project-based learning at qathet Regional District school instills passion in students

Project-based learning at qathet Regional District school instills passion in students

"It’s inspiring for me to see that they really are these autonomous human beings who are able to take on learning on their own.” ~ Kelly Creek Community School teacher Davis Steele
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Wild Pick, chapter five: The whale

Wild Pick, chapter five: The whale

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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Poll: Vast majority of qathet region respondents unaffected by Elon Musk's goal to purchase Twitter

Poll: Vast majority of qathet region respondents unaffected by Elon Musk's goal to purchase Twitter

87 per cent either don't use the social media platform or won't change their usage habits if the deal goes through.
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Viewpoint: Charter protects freedom of association, assembly, expression

Viewpoint: Charter protects freedom of association, assembly, expression

The charter gave written enshrined rights and freedoms to every Canadian and they have been violated over the past two years unjustifiably by governments. ~ A. Brian Peckford
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