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Equipment loan service at qathet General Hospital in limbo

Equipment loan service at qathet General Hospital in limbo

Nonprofit seeks additional volunteers to keep service running for people in need of items for home care
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David Sovka: Lettuce isn't a sexy sidepiece, it's the main course

David Sovka: Lettuce isn't a sexy sidepiece, it's the main course

The proper place for vegetables in genteel society is as a quiet accoutrement to the main course, which is to say, a minor accessory to what you really want for nom-noms.
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Powell River Action Centre Food bank users double since 2019

Powell River Action Centre Food bank users double since 2019

Cost of living increases lead to rise in number of clients accessing
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qathet Walk n’ Roll: Providing safe bicycling spaces makes sense

qathet Walk n’ Roll: Providing safe bicycling spaces makes sense

More and more tourists are bringing their bikes to the qathet region
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Season concludes for Powell River Minor Baseball

Season concludes for Powell River Minor Baseball

Future looks bright for under-13 and under-15 teams, says association president
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Legion partners with City of Powell River on crosswalk install

Legion partners with City of Powell River on crosswalk install

Sacrifice and service of Canadian Armed Forces members honoured with painted remembrance fixture on Alexander Street
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Fire potential concerns Savary Island residents

Fire potential concerns Savary Island residents

Early detection technology being further explored
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Public warned of dangers of flying drones over wildfires

Public warned of dangers of flying drones over wildfires

A person found interfering with wildfire-control activities by flying a drone or a similar device could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face a year in jail.
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Recipe: Blackberry ice-cream pie

Recipe: Blackberry ice-cream pie

Blackberry Festival Street party takes over Marine Avenue in Powell River tomorrow night
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Bats on the move – what to know

Bats on the move – what to know

Have you spotted a bat clinging to the side of your house, hanging in an entryway, or even flying into your house? Mid‑summer is when bats are most likely to surprise people in unusual places.
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