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Powell River Board of Education/School District 47 briefs

Powell River Board of Education/School District 47 briefs

Moves scheduled professional day; Outlines provincial reporting survey results; Plans policy/administrative updates; Explains non-collection of vaccine data and functional closures
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Powell River city council supports resolution for increase in homeowner grants

Powell River city council supports resolution for increase in homeowner grants

Multiple recommendations will be sent to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities
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BC Ferries reroutes Comox/Powell River ferry for Texada Island passengers

BC Ferries reroutes Comox/Powell River ferry for Texada Island passengers

Vessel serving Texada/Powell River route temporarily out of service
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UPDATED: Mechanical issue results in cancelled ferry sailings between Texada and Powell River on January 25

UPDATED: Mechanical issue results in cancelled ferry sailings between Texada and Powell River on January 25

Water taxi is in service from Van Anda on Texada to government dock in Powell River
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Let’s Talk Trash: Finding hidden treasures

Let’s Talk Trash: Finding hidden treasures

The past few years have shifted a lot of what we do, including how we dress and shop
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 63 to record 987

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 63 to record 987

B.C. has 64 active outbreaks at health-care facilities and seniors' homes; one month ago there were two.
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Service adjustments announced by BC Ferries include Saltery Bay/Earls Cove route

Service adjustments announced by BC Ferries include Saltery Bay/Earls Cove route

Schedule will change between January 28 and February 28 due to reduced crew availability
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UPDATED: Highway south of Powell River reopens following fatal motor vehicle incident

UPDATED: Highway south of Powell River reopens following fatal motor vehicle incident

Investigation by RCMP and BC Coroners Service is continuing
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UPDATED: Crewing issue delays departure of Salish Orca from Comox to Powell River

UPDATED: Crewing issue delays departure of Salish Orca from Comox to Powell River

9:55 sailing on January 24 will leave nearly two hours late.
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City of Powell River Council votes to permit online meetings in whole or in part

City of Powell River Council votes to permit online meetings in whole or in part

Councillors and mayor pass procedure bylaw, allow electronic gatherings
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