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Viewpoint: Last light of day marks Catalyst Paper Tis'kwat mill closure

Viewpoint: Last light of day marks Catalyst Paper Tis'kwat mill closure

I recognize and give thanks for the incredible wealth and income that came to this community and for all the taxes paid that helped build the facilities we enjoy. ~ Roger Langmaid
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Letter: Assent voting preferred

Letter: Assent voting preferred

The goal is to have a referendum for the possible renaming of Powell River
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Cartoon: So much to be upset about

Cartoon: So much to be upset about

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Census shows population increases in City of Powell River and qathet Regional District

Census shows population increases in City of Powell River and qathet Regional District

City grows by six percent from 2016 to 2021, regional district up seven per cent
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at a near three-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at a near three-week low

18 more die from the disease, raising B.C.'s death toll to 2,725.
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53 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from January 30 to February 5

53 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from January 30 to February 5

Report follows previous reporting period (January 23 to 29) with 136 cases
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Texada ferry holding in dock at Blubber Bay Terminal

Texada ferry holding in dock at Blubber Bay Terminal

Island Discovery sailings hampered by crewing issue
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 2 to 9, 2022.
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BC Ferries adding one per cent to cost of travel

BC Ferries adding one per cent to cost of travel

Fuel surcharge to be levied as of March 1
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Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill moves into indefinite curtailment

Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill moves into indefinite curtailment

“It’s been a little unsettling to say the least. We’ve gone through downsizing and curtailments before but nothing to this level because this is an indefinite curtailment." ~ UNIFOR Local 76 president Marvin Coe
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