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Friends act quickly when young women sustains burns from fire in qathet region

Friends act quickly when young women sustains burns from fire in qathet region

GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Alexis Schofield as Help Alexis Heal
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qathet region ninth grader publishes first novel

qathet region ninth grader publishes first novel

With father's encouragement, 13-year-old creates story at dining-room table
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Four COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 3 to 9

Four COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 3 to 9

Total is three higher than previous reporting period (September 26 to October 2)
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at new high since May

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at new high since May

Four more pandemic-related deaths bring province's COVID-19 death toll to 2,033
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the past week include two break and enters, and a parking lot collision
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Powell River Villa falls 3-0 to Victoria Highlanders

Powell River Villa falls 3-0 to Victoria Highlanders

“We played very well, frustrated all the Highlanders’ efforts in the first half, and really made some key plays throughout to stay in the game." ~ Villa manager Chris McDonough
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Poll: Majority of qathet region respondents believe employers should be allowed to ask workers about vaccination status

Poll: Majority of qathet region respondents believe employers should be allowed to ask workers about vaccination status

82 per cent in favour of vaccine status being divulged
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Healthy Living: Istanbul used to be Constantinople

Healthy Living: Istanbul used to be Constantinople

Cities, regions and entire countries have changed names throughout human history. The 13,157 residents of Powell River can, at very least, have civil discussions on the topic of changing its name. ~ Robert Skender
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Permissive tax exemption bylaws read at City of Powell River Council meeting

Permissive tax exemption bylaws read at City of Powell River Council meeting

Councillors, mayor considering a $400,000 cap on 79 applications for 2022 tax year
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City of Powell River council briefs

City of Powell River council briefs

Gives zoning amendment bylaw readings for property to be rezoned to CD4; Endorses application for FireSmart community funding
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