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Powell River council approves active transportation grant application

Powell River council approves active transportation grant application

City of Powell River councillors have voted to apply for a provincial active transportation planning grant.
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City of Powell River approves equipment purchase for wastewater plant

City of Powell River approves equipment purchase for wastewater plant

City of Powell River Council will spend about $1.8 million for two pieces of equipment for the consolidated wastewater treatment plant.
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Lieutenant-governor receives first poppy of the season

Lieutenant-governor receives first poppy of the season

Valerie McGregor presents Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin with the first poppy of the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2020 poppy campaign outside Government House in Victoria on Wednesday.
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How to practise 'safe six': a COVID-19 primer

How to practise 'safe six': a COVID-19 primer

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new terms into our lexicon, such as physical distancing and self-isolation. One new term that has many people scratching their heads, however, is “safe six.” It’s become a regular in provincial health officer Dr.
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WorkSafe warns of complacency in face of pandemic

WorkSafe warns of complacency in face of pandemic

WorkSafeBC is preparing to ramp up a multi-media campaign to drive home the importance of being vigilant about preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
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City of Powell River to consider lease bylaw on city properties

City of Powell River to consider lease bylaw on city properties

Market analysis just completed to set new rates
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Reduce cyberattacks, talk to children about safe internet use: Crime Stoppers

Reduce cyberattacks, talk to children about safe internet use: Crime Stoppers

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Canada
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Tax deferral program grows in Powell River

Tax deferral program grows in Powell River

Nearly 300 taxpayers take advantage
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 22 to 28, 2020.
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Doctors speak out in support of mask-wearing

Doctors speak out in support of mask-wearing

The Doctors of B.C. is applauding a provincial push for everyone to wear masks in indoor public places, on the heels of another significant increase in new daily cases of COVID-19.
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