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Presenter at City of Powell River meeting explains possible name change process

Presenter at City of Powell River meeting explains possible name change process

Public engagement consultant appears in front of committee of the whole
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Known new COVID-19 infections in B.C. lowest since August

Known new COVID-19 infections in B.C. lowest since August

One more COVID-19 death in the province raises the pandemic death toll to 2,915.
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Coy Cup bid ends for Powell River Regals

Coy Cup bid ends for Powell River Regals

Senior hockey club bows out of contention for provincial title
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Wastewater work closes popular beach trail in Powell River

Wastewater work closes popular beach trail in Powell River

Willingdon area a construction zone for treatment plant piping
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North Island-Powell River MP on hand for internet connectivity announcement

North Island-Powell River MP on hand for internet connectivity announcement

High speed service coming to rural households
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Scarcity of rental housing a topic of discussion for City of Powell River councillors

Scarcity of rental housing a topic of discussion for City of Powell River councillors

Correspondence discussed at committee of the whole meeting outlines lack of suitable units
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Let's Talk Trash: Thinking outside the plastic bag

Let's Talk Trash: Thinking outside the plastic bag

With the best of intentions, even the most eco-savvy among us forget our reusable bag from time to time
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qathet region welcomes back Marathon Shuffle

qathet region welcomes back Marathon Shuffle

Event returns after two-year absence
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B.C. has fewest COVID-19 patients in ICU since August

B.C. has fewest COVID-19 patients in ICU since August

11 more COVID-19 deaths reported in province in past three days.
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Public Power for Powell River wants economic share of electricity sales

Public Power for Powell River wants economic share of electricity sales

“Our group is founded to advocate for local public benefits from the generation of electricity in our area. We support the concept of energy democracy, the democratization of control over energy production and having it contribute to social equity.” ~ Ellen Gould
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