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Working group for possible Powell River name change plans public engagement sessions

Working group for possible Powell River name change plans public engagement sessions

Events scheduled for interested area residents
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Let’s Talk Trash: Never miss garbage or recycling day again

Let’s Talk Trash: Never miss garbage or recycling day again

While none of us need another reason to be staring at a screen, getting a gentle digital reminder that garbage day is on the horizon may be helpful.
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Organization allocates money to help qathet region children facing critical health issues

Organization allocates money to help qathet region children facing critical health issues

Families being helped financially by River Kids
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Community effort helps install new bus shelters in strategic City of Powell River locations

Community effort helps install new bus shelters in strategic City of Powell River locations

Ratepayers strive to expand number of covered spaces
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

COVID-19 ICU patient count at lowest level since August
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Poll: qathet respondents split on view of confidence and supply agreement between federal Liberals and NDP

Poll: qathet respondents split on view of confidence and supply agreement between federal Liberals and NDP

Just over half of voters see the collaboration as a negative
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B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

New automated counting system will over-report COVID-19 deaths
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B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

But don't get rid of your proof of vaccination just yet — you might still need it.
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ICBC driving simulator mimics real-life road hazards

ICBC driving simulator mimics real-life road hazards

Think of it as a video game to make B.C.'s streets safer.
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Tla’amin Day recognized on April 5

Tla’amin Day recognized on April 5

Nation calls for commitment to reconciliation with understanding and respect
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