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qathet Regional District directors receive BC Transit report

qathet Regional District directors receive BC Transit report

System, busing and operating agreement highlighted during committee of the whole presentation
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In B.C., the government will now pay for 75% of an EV charging station

In B.C., the government will now pay for 75% of an EV charging station

Installing an EV in your workplace or apartment just got a little cheaper in B.C. after the federal government chipped in to the province's rebate program.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 98 calls for service between May 11 and 17
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‘Worst is yet to come’: B.C. inflation hits 6.7% in April

‘Worst is yet to come’: B.C. inflation hits 6.7% in April

B.C. no longer trailing national inflation by significant margin
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qathet region festival returns to the stage for 10th anniversary

qathet region festival returns to the stage for 10th anniversary

Pacific Region International Summer Music Association includes more concerts, guest artists to celebrate a decade of music
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UPDATED: Fatal accident occurs south of Powell River

UPDATED: Fatal accident occurs south of Powell River

Two-vehicle incident on Highway 101 results in loss of life
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UPDATED: COVID-19 recovery funds coming to Powell River Public Library

UPDATED: COVID-19 recovery funds coming to Powell River Public Library

71 public libraries in the province will receive share of $8 million from BC government, including three on the Sunshine Coast
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Special Olympics-Powell River chosen as BCHL fundraising recipient

Special Olympics-Powell River chosen as BCHL fundraising recipient

Powell River Kings, BC Hockey League continue donation campaign that started in 2021.
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Developer seeks land use letter from qathet Regional District

Developer seeks land use letter from qathet Regional District

Wellness destination proponent looks for explanation from planning committee
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Hold on to your hats! Strong winds to blow through Sunshine Coast

Hold on to your hats! Strong winds to blow through Sunshine Coast

A Tuesday special weather alert is in effect for much of the Sunshine Coast as strong winds head this way.
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