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Powell River Council for Arts and Culture funding increase request referred to city culture director

Powell River Council for Arts and Culture funding increase request referred to city culture director

Funding initiative to be forwarded to department of parks, recreation and culture
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Nanaimo Clippers sweep weekend series with Powell River Kings

Nanaimo Clippers sweep weekend series with Powell River Kings

Clippers improve to 6-0 against Kings this season with win on November 27
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society catches and releases trapped American coot

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society catches and releases trapped American coot

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Struggles versus Nanaimo Clippers continue for Powell River Kings

Struggles versus Nanaimo Clippers continue for Powell River Kings

Clippers win 5-1 on November 26; home and home series continues tonight at Hap Parker Arena
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Salvation Army Powell River receives funds to help provide essentials for community members

Salvation Army Powell River receives funds to help provide essentials for community members

Co-operators present donation to major Rosanne Fraser and community services coordinator Karie McQuarrie
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City of Powell River CFO introduces preliminary financial plan, seeks guidance from finance committee regarding tax increases

City of Powell River CFO introduces preliminary financial plan, seeks guidance from finance committee regarding tax increases

Maintaining current services would result in 7.07 per cent increase
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

Omicron variant has yet to appear in B.C., say health officials.
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Chair reelected by qathet Regional District board of directors

Chair reelected by qathet Regional District board of directors

Patrick Brabazon acclaimed and will serve for eighth consecutive term
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Racers from qathet region finish atop cyclocross standings at Vancouver Island event

Racers from qathet region finish atop cyclocross standings at Vancouver Island event

“I can’t overstate how significant it was that we won. Our team had so many different ages and sexes, and it wasn’t just a bunch of strong 40-year-old guys. It had everybody.” ~ Powell River CX cyclocross racing team member David Opko
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Another weather alert for Sunshine Coast this weekend

Another weather alert for Sunshine Coast this weekend

More rain predicted to start early Nov. 27
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