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Powell River Accordion Fest will feature instrument’s versatility

Powell River Accordion Fest will feature instrument’s versatility

“The types of genres we are playing are not what people usually think of first when they think of accordion.” ~ Karina Inkster, festival co-director
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Hospice society fundraiser in qathet region stays virtual

Hospice society fundraiser in qathet region stays virtual

Annual Walk, Run and Hike for Hospice starts next month
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Canada just introduced new travel rules at the border. Here's what B.C. residents need to know

Canada just introduced new travel rules at the border. Here's what B.C. residents need to know

The rules are changing on Monday.
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Wild Pick, chapter three: The sailor

Wild Pick, chapter three: The sailor

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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CarbonWise: What’s it going to be for humanity?

CarbonWise: What’s it going to be for humanity?

April 22 is Earth Day; April is Earth Month
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Editorial: Planetary problem

Editorial: Planetary problem

April 22 is Earth Day
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City of Powell River council to consider adjustment to on-call firefighter remuneration

City of Powell River council to consider adjustment to on-call firefighter remuneration

“The mission in Powell River Fire Rescue is to provide a general purpose group of firefighters to engage and destroy fires with aggressive use of manpower and fire ground mobility." ~ Deputy fire chief Rocky Swanson
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Powell River Board of Education chair outlines busy month for students

Powell River Board of Education chair outlines busy month for students

"April brings a flurry of activity throughout the district as classrooms settle back following spring break." ~ Dale Lawson
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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in B.C. as ICU total stays flat

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in B.C. as ICU total stays flat

Province records another 27 COVID-19 deaths
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Grizzly bears sighted near qathet region elementary school

Grizzly bears sighted near qathet region elementary school

Conservation service suspects two young bears in the Edgehill area
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