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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep drifting lower

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep drifting lower

Five more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,781.
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Detachment commander outlines busy year for Powell River RCMP

Detachment commander outlines busy year for Powell River RCMP

Rod Wiebe reviews 2021 policing calls for city councillors
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Lang Bay-area lumber mill damaged in morning fire

Lang Bay-area lumber mill damaged in morning fire

Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department invokes mutual aid agreement with Powell River Fire Rescue for assistance
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'As normal as possible': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on lifting B.C. school restrictions

'As normal as possible': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on lifting B.C. school restrictions

High school graduation ceremonies on the radar as health, education officials work to return to 'more normal' by the end of the 2021/22 school year
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Pandemic a learning experience, says Powell River Board of Education chairperson

Pandemic a learning experience, says Powell River Board of Education chairperson

School district has been adaptive in wake of complexities, according to Dale Lawson
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Special teams lead Alberni Valley to win over Powell River Kings

Special teams lead Alberni Valley to win over Powell River Kings

Bulldogs score twice on power plays, once shorthanded to defeat visitors
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City of Powell River staff presents recommendations about design and potential referendum for new fire hall

City of Powell River staff presents recommendations about design and potential referendum for new fire hall

Committee of the whole discusses potential new emergency services facility
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Cartoon: Flying the flag

Cartoon: Flying the flag

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Powell River Villa comes back to earn tie against Victoria Highlanders

Powell River Villa comes back to earn tie against Victoria Highlanders

Second-half goal holds despite intense pressure from visitors
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44 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from February 6 to 12

44 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from February 6 to 12

Report follows previous reporting period (January 30 to February 5) with 53 cases
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