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Drinking water ban lifted at qathet region school

Drinking water ban lifted at qathet region school

Kelly Creek Community School’s arsenic levels below limit
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Banner dropping in qathet Regional District part of initiative demanding guaranteed livable income in BC

Banner dropping in qathet Regional District part of initiative demanding guaranteed livable income in BC

"Like the child tax benefit, this one piece of legislation would make a world of difference towards eliminating poverty altogether in this country.” ~ Drena McCormack
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City of Powell River councillors hear update on conveyancing work for wastewater treatment plant

City of Powell River councillors hear update on conveyancing work for wastewater treatment plant

Extensive efforts being made to connect piping from Westview to facility in Townsite
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Opinion: Proposal to replace B.C. RCMP with provincial force likely 'dead in the water'

Opinion: Proposal to replace B.C. RCMP with provincial force likely 'dead in the water'

Should B.C. give the RCMP the boot?
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Healthy Living: Efforts shine sunlight of empathy on mental illness

Healthy Living: Efforts shine sunlight of empathy on mental illness

May 2 to 8 is Mental Health Week in Canada
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qathet region community notification system will be tested May 3

qathet region community notification system will be tested May 3

Emergency test planned for 1:15 pm Tuesday
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Angry red-winged blackbird heals at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Angry red-winged blackbird heals at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Sea walk restoration to be considered by City of Powell River Council

Sea walk restoration to be considered by City of Powell River Council

Phase two of the project would raise the pathway and resurface it
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Tla’amin Nation requests new title for Powell River Board of Education

Tla’amin Nation requests new title for Powell River Board of Education

"This change is a meaningful act that advances implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the safety and dignity of all." ~ Tla'amin hegus John Hackett
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Talent show at qathet region school highlights performances from all grades

Talent show at qathet region school highlights performances from all grades

“Some of the students who have been on our Edgehill talent show have gone on to do quite well at other schools. We’re very proud of them.” ~ Dave McMaster, Edgehill Elementary School teacher
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