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B.C. workers warned to look out for heat injuries as temperatures soar

B.C. workers warned to look out for heat injuries as temperatures soar

WorkSafeBC puts out a warning as an incoming heat wave expected to bring peak temperatures to 40 C in some parts of the province this week.
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City of Powell River Council seeks report on rural on-demand shuttle system contribution

City of Powell River Council seeks report on rural on-demand shuttle system contribution

Councillors want to know how regional study would work in conjunction with city on-demand transit studies
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Heat warning issued by Vancouver Coastal Health includes qathet region

Heat warning issued by Vancouver Coastal Health includes qathet region

An extreme heat emergency has not been declared, however, with elevated temperatures, the risk of heat-related illness increases.
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Powell River Farmers’ Market, Lift Community Services program feeds families

Powell River Farmers’ Market, Lift Community Services program feeds families

Nutrition coupon initiative provides food for residents in need
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Opinion: Bank of Canada doesn’t deserve its bonuses and pay raises

Opinion: Bank of Canada doesn’t deserve its bonuses and pay raises

In 2021, year-over-year consumer prices increased by more than three per cent for nine consecutive months. But central bankers still took pay raises and bonuses. ~ Franco Terrazzano
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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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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attends to needs of orphaned baby raccoons

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attends to needs of orphaned baby raccoons

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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How will changes in my life affect my investment strategy?

How will changes in my life affect my investment strategy?

Ask an Expert: Ian Currie
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City of Powell River bylaw ensures complicated work by staff is paid for by application proponents

City of Powell River bylaw ensures complicated work by staff is paid for by application proponents

“There was a small addition that basically considers cost recovery of the planning department’s hours spent doing complex work.” ~ City councillor Rob Southcott
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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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