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City name change report adoption to be considered by Powell River councillors

City name change report adoption to be considered by Powell River councillors

“This report helps us map a way forward for all of us in the ongoing process of relationship and reconciliation." ~ Mayor Dave Formosa
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City of Powell River planning director outlines zoning amendment for former Hilltop Store

City of Powell River planning director outlines zoning amendment for former Hilltop Store

Proponent wants to redevelop location into new business and residential opportunity
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Letter: BC Ferries, an elderly life often isn’t plannable

Letter: BC Ferries, an elderly life often isn’t plannable

'This day, I arrived well ahead of time. We didn’t make it to the ticket booth. Instead, we sat up the roadway hill in the hot sun. No eatery. We had water. No nearby washrooms. My mother-in-law has a seasoned 90-year-old bladder.'
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Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Hospitalizations, the ICU patient count and deaths are all slightly below that of a week ago
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Panel of high heat experts warn of upcoming summer blast for BC

Panel of high heat experts warn of upcoming summer blast for BC

BC Lung Foundation hosts webinar on how to prevent a repeat of last year’s heat-related health impacts
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Powell River city councillor expresses concerns about organics processing

Powell River city councillor expresses concerns about organics processing

Jim Palm raises smell-related composting questions at committee of the whole meeting
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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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Funds for rural bus study requested from City of Powell River

Funds for rural bus study requested from City of Powell River

qathet Regional District asks for contribution toward looking into on-demand transit shuttle
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP release weekly report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP release weekly report

Officers responded to 102 calls for service in the past week
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City of Powell River councillors respond to crosswalk request

City of Powell River councillors respond to crosswalk request

Letter writer expresses concern about lack of crossings and smoking advertising
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