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qathet Regional District director criticizes censure report

qathet Regional District director criticizes censure report

Mark Gisborne will defend himself at upcoming meeting
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise above 33,000 for first time

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise above 33,000 for first time

Active infections have risen in each of the past 16 provincial data updates.
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qathet Regional District board to vote on punitive measures against Area B director

qathet Regional District board to vote on punitive measures against Area B director

Mark Gisborne might be sanctioned for comments made at November 9 meeting
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inclusion Powell River announces retirement of CEO

inclusion Powell River announces retirement of CEO

Lilla Tipton will be stepping down as organization’s leader
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B.C. schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

B.C. schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

Despite record numbers of new daily cases, school “is the best place for children to be,” says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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qathet region musicians form symphony orchestra

qathet region musicians form symphony orchestra

“I was standing there with my mouth open and my heart stopped, thinking this will be the shortest living orchestra.” ~ qathet Symphony Orchestra founder Marlene Chamberlain
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BC Ferries cancels sailings between Texada Island and Powell River terminals

BC Ferries cancels sailings between Texada Island and Powell River terminals

High wind conditions result in vessel holding in dock at Blubber Bay
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Round trip between Comox and Powell River cancelled by BC Ferries due to high winds

Round trip between Comox and Powell River cancelled by BC Ferries due to high winds

Texada Island ferry also holding in dock due to adverse weather
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Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent procrastination

Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent procrastination

Since the habit of putting things off is predictable, the first thing to do is not to take action, but to stop.
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Letter: New year's message somewhat reassuring

Letter: New year's message somewhat reassuring

...it was good to read the mayor’s comments in support of COVID-19 vaccinations and hardworking health professionals...
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