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Letter: Shocked by qathet Regional District board's conduct

Letter: Shocked by qathet Regional District board's conduct

"It is clear that this elected official got the vote of his constituents and interest of other community members who don’t feel represented, but does not curry favour with the board..."
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You never know who or what you'll find shovelling snow in the qathet region

You never know who or what you'll find shovelling snow in the qathet region

Who's clearing your driveway today?
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Poll: qathet respondents nearly split on whether public schools should go to online learning for January

Poll: qathet respondents nearly split on whether public schools should go to online learning for January

52 per cent in favour of classes being virtual for the month
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Two more Powell River Kings games postponed due to COVID-19

Two more Powell River Kings games postponed due to COVID-19

January 9 and 10 home contests against Surrey Eagles will not take place
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qathet region schools closed January 6 due to unsafe conditions related to snowfall

qathet region schools closed January 6 due to unsafe conditions related to snowfall

School will not be in session for any SD47 students, including those of essential health workers or vulnerable students
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Vancouver Island University closes Powell River campus January 6 due to weather conditions

Vancouver Island University closes Powell River campus January 6 due to weather conditions

Snowfall leads to closures at several locations
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58 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from December 26 to January 1

58 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from December 26 to January 1

Report follows previous reporting period (December 19 to 25) with 18 cases
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Ferry schedule modified between Westview (Powell River) and Blubber Bay (Texada) terminals due to staffing issue

Ferry schedule modified between Westview (Powell River) and Blubber Bay (Texada) terminals due to staffing issue

Island K’ulut’a ferry will operate on a modified schedule from January 6 to 9, share route with water taxi
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Engagement extra bright for qathet couple

Engagement extra bright for qathet couple

Holiday light-up event serves as backdrop for marriage proposal
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Known active COVID-19 cases in B.C. near 30,000

Known active COVID-19 cases in B.C. near 30,000

Active infections in B.C. have hit record levels in each of the last six data updates.
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