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North Island-Powell River MP tables bill to eliminate marriage after 60 clause

North Island-Powell River MP tables bill to eliminate marriage after 60 clause

Some veterans’ survivors are left without pension benefits
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qathet Regional District board considers Powell River Fire Rescue, Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department agreement

qathet Regional District board considers Powell River Fire Rescue, Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department agreement

Recommendation is to not renew fire departments policy
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Powell River Kings partner with MADD and RCMP to promote driving sober during holiday season

Powell River Kings partner with MADD and RCMP to promote driving sober during holiday season

Project Red Ribbon encourages planning ahead
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Nine COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from December 5 to 11

Nine COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from December 5 to 11

BC Centre for Disease Control announcement follows previous reporting period (November 28 to December 4) with six cases in local health area
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New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

Province reported 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day.
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City of Powell River crews work to clear pathways and roadsides

City of Powell River crews work to clear pathways and roadsides

Efforts underway to maintain city-owned property so services are not impeded
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Area C director recommends accessibility initiative within qathet Regional District

Area C director recommends accessibility initiative within qathet Regional District

Regional board to consider improvements to assets and infrastructure
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Much-needed financial assistance has been pledged to seniors, says North Island-Powell River MP

Much-needed financial assistance has been pledged to seniors, says North Island-Powell River MP

Federal government announces one-time payment to seniors affected by GIS cuts
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the past week include five break and enters
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Let’s Talk Trash: Skip the bling

Let’s Talk Trash: Skip the bling

Sparkly holiday décor is nostalgic for many, but is it really what we are truly seeking?
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