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Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to decline

Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to decline

Of 224 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, 77 are sick enough to be in ICUs. Six more deaths raise pandemic death toll to 2,369. New cases rise to 379. No new outbreaks.
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qathet Regional District commemorates arrival of UBCM community excellence award

qathet Regional District commemorates arrival of UBCM community excellence award

Award was announced at a virtual convention earlier this year
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP responded to 98 calls for service from December 2 to 8
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Let’s Talk Trash: Clean house without polluting the earth

Let’s Talk Trash: Clean house without polluting the earth

Even with the upcoming wastewater treatment plant in our region, we will still need to be mindful of what we put down the drain
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Author living in the qathet region publishes sequel to young reader novel

Author living in the qathet region publishes sequel to young reader novel

Second in trilogy written after move to the area
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Five of B.C.'s 2,814 active COVID-19 cases are Omicron

Five of B.C.'s 2,814 active COVID-19 cases are Omicron

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. have fallen to new low since August 6.
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School District 47 parent advisory councils receive provincial gaming grants

School District 47 parent advisory councils receive provincial gaming grants

PACs given funds for beneficial activities
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Letter: Potential censuring distracts from pro-affordable housing point

Letter: Potential censuring distracts from pro-affordable housing point

Director had a valid criticism regarding zoning bylaw, says qathet Regional District resident
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North Island-Powell River MP reintroduces housing bill

North Island-Powell River MP reintroduces housing bill

Rachel Blaney tables private member’s bill to include the right to appropriate and affordable housing in the Canadian Bill of Rights
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City of Powell River councillor outlines topics discussed at ferry advisory committee meeting

City of Powell River councillor outlines topics discussed at ferry advisory committee meeting

Jim Palm provided an update regarding the Langdale/Horseshoe Bay route, BC Ferries' website update and staffing, and meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic
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