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Kicking the Clutter: Here's how to motivate your children to get organized

Kicking the Clutter: Here's how to motivate your children to get organized

Children closely follow what their parents do and say, so make organizing a regular routine around your home. ~ Ranka Burzan
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Wild Pick, chapter two: The basement

Wild Pick, chapter two: The basement

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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Sailing delays on Thursday ahead of Easter weekend

Sailing delays on Thursday ahead of Easter weekend

Queen of Surrey makes her return to service
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qathet Regional District director asks for staff report outlining regulation policies for zoning

qathet Regional District director asks for staff report outlining regulation policies for zoning

Land use motion fails with Electoral Area B director in favour and three others opposed
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Letter: Theatre is a gem

Letter: Theatre is a gem

Every city and town deserves a theatre, and Powell River is very fortunate in having one as beautiful and historic as the Patricia. ~ Ed Moore
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Four COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from April 3 to 9

Four COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from April 3 to 9

Previous week’s total supplied by BC Centre for Disease Control was two
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Waterfront project proposed for qathet region in limbo

Waterfront project proposed for qathet region in limbo

Property targeted for wellness resort, eco-hub and residential units offered to another developer
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Safety alert: Canada-wide norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw B.C. oysters

Safety alert: Canada-wide norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw B.C. oysters

Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, cramping, chills, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and usually occur 12-48 hours after consumption.
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Entire qathet Regional District area benefits from new fire hall, training facility

Entire qathet Regional District area benefits from new fire hall, training facility

“Every firefighter has to go through live fire training. It’s going to be a work in progress but we will get to a place where we can fully do that. It’s pretty exciting.” ~ qRD manager of emergency services Ryan Thoms
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Food bank, Salvation Army Powell River receive proceeds from charity soccer match

Food bank, Salvation Army Powell River receive proceeds from charity soccer match

Stevie’s Steelers and local Vancouver Island Soccer League club met for annual fundraising event late last month
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