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Powell River mayor comments on Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat's indefinite curtailment

Powell River mayor comments on Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat's indefinite curtailment

"Our thoughts are with the employees and their families who have been impacted by this move." ~ Dave Formosa
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City CAO outlines plan for Powell River Airport

City CAO outlines plan for Powell River Airport

City councillors given an overview of three different projects that have been identified
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VIDEO: Powell River Villa falls to Westcastle United in Victoria

VIDEO: Powell River Villa falls to Westcastle United in Victoria

Close Vancouver Island Soccer League game ends with second-half defensive collapse, five unanswered goals
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Zero COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from November 21 to 27

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from November 21 to 27

Latest BC Centre for Disease Control report follows previous reporting period (November 14 to 20) with one case
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B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls below 100

B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls below 100

Seven more COVID-19 deaths raise province's death toll to 2,340.
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City of Powell River finance department proposes increase in harbour rates

City of Powell River finance department proposes increase in harbour rates

Inflationary adjustment of 2.5 per cent planned for regulations bylaw
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UPDATED: Indefinite curtailment announced for Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill

UPDATED: Indefinite curtailment announced for Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill

Facility not viable under current market conditions, according to owner Paper Excellence
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police responded to 97 calls for service between November 25 to 30, 2021
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Let’s Talk Trash: Tips for homegrown holidays

Let’s Talk Trash: Tips for homegrown holidays

If time is not on your side to make something with your own hands, supporting locals who do could be the next best thing
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Family of burn victim thankful for support from qathet region residents

Family of burn victim thankful for support from qathet region residents

“People have done so much and reached out in every way possible. There are great things about living in a small community." ~ Terri Schofield
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