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Elections BC predicts up to 40 per cent of ballots could be mail-ins

Elections BC predicts up to 40 per cent of ballots could be mail-ins

Elections BC says it’s been planning for a “pandemic election” since April, and chief electoral officer Anton Boegman says he believes all the necessary precautions are in place. The planning included a survey of voters in May and August.
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Return to high school goes smoothly, says Powell River councillor

Return to high school goes smoothly, says Powell River councillor

Brooks Secondary School opening was impressive, according to Jim Palm
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Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Election BC has announced safety protocols for voters heading out to cast their ballots for this year's Provincial General Election.
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Tla’amin Nation reports 31 active cases of COVID-19

Tla’amin Nation reports 31 active cases of COVID-19

Executive council extends state of local emergency order
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Powell River mayor provides update on mill, business and COVID-19

Powell River mayor provides update on mill, business and COVID-19

Dave Formosa covers range of topics at committee of the whole meeting
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Simons says premier made ‘a good case’ for early election call

Simons says premier made ‘a good case’ for early election call

NDP only party with a local candidate confirmed so far
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B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

British Columbians will go to the polls on Oct. 24 to choose the provincial government that will lead them through the COVID-19 pandemic and the next four years. Lt.-Gov.
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Powell River city council to consider home retrofit program

Powell River city council to consider home retrofit program

Funding required to help with household energy efficiency
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Body discovered in water off Lasqueti Island

Body discovered in water off Lasqueti Island

A body was discovered Saturday afternoon floating in the water about two nautical miles off Lasqueti Island. Lt.-Cmdr.
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40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

Four decades and $800 million in fundraising later, brother Fred Fox urges people to come together through the pandemic in the first virtual Marathon of Hope
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