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City of Powell River Council briefs

City of Powell River Council briefs

Approves power surge protection installation at recreation complex; Appoints Powell River Community Forest directors; Proposes water fee increases
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City of Powell River Council requests transportation issues report

City of Powell River Council requests transportation issues report

Councillors vote for more information before changing bylaws
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Additional funds for new diesel-powered garbage truck authorized by City of Powell River Council

Additional funds for new diesel-powered garbage truck authorized by City of Powell River Council

Manager of operational services put together a cost comparison between fully electric and internal combustion garbage trucks
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City of Powell River Council approves more wastewater treatment plant borrowing

City of Powell River Council approves more wastewater treatment plant borrowing

Another $5 million approved for construction of facility
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Time to spring clean your digital devices, BBB advises

Time to spring clean your digital devices, BBB advises

A 2020 report released by Statistics Canada found that more than 40 per cent of Canadians experienced a cyber-security incident at the start of the pandemic, BBB states.
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Chilly varied thrush recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Chilly varied thrush recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Kicking the Clutter: Four strategies of a self-disciplined person

Kicking the Clutter: Four strategies of a self-disciplined person

Even if you become an instant millionaire, you will need self-discipline to maintain it. ~ Ranka Burzan
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If you see the European green crab, report it, says DFO

If you see the European green crab, report it, says DFO

Conservationists want to know if the highly invasive species is spotted in Howe Sound, or in the ocean around Vancouver. 
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City of Powell River Council votes to fund Zunga Bus service until end of year

City of Powell River Council votes to fund Zunga Bus service until end of year

“We have such good goals and vision for transit to grow our ridership and make more direct runs, and to reduce costs and the huge buses from running around empty on those off-peak times.” ~ City councillor CaroleAnn Leishman
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Wild Pick, chapter one: The Potluck

Wild Pick, chapter one: The Potluck

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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