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B.C.'s rent freeze is expiring on Jan. 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

B.C.'s rent freeze is expiring on Jan. 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

The province enacted the rent freeze at the beginning of the pandemic to support British Columbians who were struggling financially.
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New Year’s greetings: Powell River Board of Education chair Dale Lawson

New Year’s greetings: Powell River Board of Education chair Dale Lawson

"Before we can wrap up 2021, we need to pause for a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the respective contributions we’ve each made to get through another difficult year."
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Cartoon: Forgotten mask

Cartoon: Forgotten mask

Are you bundling up to keep your cheeks and nose warm?
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Editorial: Best laid plans

Editorial: Best laid plans

Did you make a resolution on January 1, 2021? Were you successful in achieving the desired outcome?
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Another record-setting day for B.C. — 4,383 new COVID-19 cases

Another record-setting day for B.C. — 4,383 new COVID-19 cases

The province is also reporting six new health-care facility outbreaks
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Schedule for Banff Mountain Film Festival stop in the qathet region adjusted due to public health restrictions

Schedule for Banff Mountain Film Festival stop in the qathet region adjusted due to public health restrictions

Organizer adds a matinee at Brooks Secondary School venue due to public health order
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Teachers need time to prepare for a possible shift to online learning, says Powell River and District Teachers’ Association president

Teachers need time to prepare for a possible shift to online learning, says Powell River and District Teachers’ Association president

Province delays school reopenings due to omicron variant; Teachers advocate for enhanced safety plans
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Some parts of B.C. won't be receiving mail today

Some parts of B.C. won't be receiving mail today

British Columbians are encouraged to clear walkways to make it safe for visitors, mail carriers
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Letter: Project at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site could be life-changing for community

Letter: Project at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site could be life-changing for community

Considering the well-documented track record of the fossil fuel industry, and the banks thus far in the climate crisis, we need to watch this very closely. ~ Bill Lytle-McGhee
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New Year’s greetings: North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney

New Year’s greetings: North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney

We can provide our seniors, elders, veterans and all Canadians with a place to call home and a life of dignity. ~ Rachel Blaney
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