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Agreement reached on Indigenous monitoring of Trans Mountain

Agreement reached on Indigenous monitoring of Trans Mountain

The Canada Energy Regulator, Trans Mountain and the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and Existing Pipeline have reached a joint agreement on Indigenous monitoring.
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BC Ferries reopens food service on Powell River routes

BC Ferries reopens food service on Powell River routes

All hot food will be served in packaging for customers to take to their vehicles, outer deck or limited cafeteria seating
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 2 to 8, 2020.
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May backs Sonia Furstenau for leadership of B.C. Greens

May backs Sonia Furstenau for leadership of B.C. Greens

Former federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May wants to see Sonia Furstenau as the next leader of the provincial Greens. May endorsed the Cowichan Valley MLA, who is deputy leader of the B.C. Green Party, on Tuesday.
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Powell River real estate sales strong in June

Powell River real estate sales strong in June

Statistics in 2020 better than 2019
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VCH medical health officer outlines COVID-19 statistics

VCH medical health officer outlines COVID-19 statistics

Dr. Geoff McKee hosts online broadcast for Powell River and lower Sunshine Coast
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ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

After a four-month hiatus, British Columbians will once again be able to book non-commercial road tests (Class 5 and 7) later this month – which ICBC says is part of its phased approach to reopening.
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This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

Referred to as a puma, cougar, and a mountain lion, these wild cats cause a scare wherever they are found and are plentiful on this B.C. island.
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City of Powell River Council names community finance committee members

City of Powell River Council names community finance committee members

Group to advise councillors and mayor, make recommendations
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Powell River city council approves firehall study

Powell River city council approves firehall study

City works yard the preferred site for committee
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