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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000

Another 18 people died overnight while fighting COVID-19.
Rotary Club of Powell River seeks property for garden

Rotary Club of Powell River seeks property for garden

Rotarians want to build allotment of small plots at JP Dallos Park
Townsite group makes requests to City of Powell River councillors regarding speed limits, cycling, street lighting

Townsite group makes requests to City of Powell River councillors regarding speed limits, cycling, street lighting

Ratepayers association president Will Van Delft broaches neighbourhood issues at a committee of the whole meeting
North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney calls for strengthening of health-care system

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney calls for strengthening of health-care system

Rachel Blaney urges government to invest more in human resources
Letter: Why not tertiary treatment?

Letter: Why not tertiary treatment?

From Victoria and Sechelt to Kelowna, all the major new wastewater treatment plants are using tertiary treatment and it has become the industry standard. ~ Patti McGhee
Let’s Talk Trash: 10 cent container deposits for milk and milk alternatives

Let’s Talk Trash: 10 cent container deposits for milk and milk alternatives

Deposits will be charged as of the beginning of this month, and can be redeemed immediately after, as long as the best before date is February 1 or later
Powell River Villa holds on for tie against Gorge FC

Powell River Villa holds on for tie against Gorge FC

Final road game of the regular season nets local side one point in Vancouver Island Soccer League standings
Powell River Regals drop pair of playoff games in Rossland

Powell River Regals drop pair of playoff games in Rossland

Warriors ride strong third periods to back-to-back wins
Incidental COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. are about 44% of total

Incidental COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. are about 44% of total

1,035 people now in B.C. hospitals with COVID-19 – down from yesterday's record 1,048.
Bear’s Lair takes a swipe at traditional reality shows

Bear’s Lair takes a swipe at traditional reality shows

Geena Jackson, member of shíshálh Nation, is executive producing the new APTN show