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One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from November 14 to 20

One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from November 14 to 20

Report follows three consecutive reporting periods with no cases
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School district plans engagement with City of Powell River for review of traffic conditions near elementary school

School district plans engagement with City of Powell River for review of traffic conditions near elementary school

Pedestrian safety reviewed at board of education meeting
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B.C.'s new, active and serious COVID-19 cases fall to months lows

B.C.'s new, active and serious COVID-19 cases fall to months lows

Nine more COVID-19 deaths raise province's COVID-19 death toll to 2,313.
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Grants sought by School District 47 schools outlined at Powell River Board of Education meeting

Grants sought by School District 47 schools outlined at Powell River Board of Education meeting

Mental health and learning supports to be addressed
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North Island-Powell River member of parliament calls for emergency debate on cuts to guaranteed income supplement

North Island-Powell River member of parliament calls for emergency debate on cuts to guaranteed income supplement

Rachel Blaney and critic for employment and workforce development Daniel Blaikie sent a letter requesting the discussion
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Anyone with information about the incidents below is asked to call the local detachment at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or online at bccrimestoppers.com
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Powell River Villa loses to Nanaimo FC on the road

Powell River Villa loses to Nanaimo FC on the road

Three away games in a row toughest stretch of Vancouver Island Soccer League season for local team
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City of Powell River council supports application for permanent patio, more seating at brewery

City of Powell River council supports application for permanent patio, more seating at brewery

Townsite Brewing seeks further expansion
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City of Powell River Council briefs

City of Powell River Council briefs

Approves variance for proposed 141-unit apartment development; Names delegates for possible city renaming working group; Considers SOCP update for active transportation; Appoints library board trustees
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New COVID-19 infections fall to lowest point since August 9

New COVID-19 infections fall to lowest point since August 9

Active infections have also declined to a level not seen since August 9.
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