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B.C. sees falling COVID-19 cases, as 28 die on weekend

B.C. sees falling COVID-19 cases, as 28 die on weekend

New infections on the weekend were down 22% from previous week's daily average.
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Tla’amin Nation holds gathering on Tis’kwat lands at Paper Excellence site

Tla’amin Nation holds gathering on Tis’kwat lands at Paper Excellence site

Ceremony celebrated renaming of Catalyst Powell River mill
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Let’s Talk Trash: Aligning with the seasonal downshift

Let’s Talk Trash: Aligning with the seasonal downshift

Where we can align with nature’s downshifting to a slower gear, we may discover the fortitude and joy we sometimes seek in the fast lane
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Nanaimo Clippers complete weekend sweep over Powell River Kings

Nanaimo Clippers complete weekend sweep over Powell River Kings

BC Hockey League clubs meet for second of four consecutive matchups to start season
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Cartoon: Thanksgiving gatherings

Cartoon: Thanksgiving gatherings

Who are you getting together with this weekend?
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Powell River Kings open regular season with loss at home

Powell River Kings open regular season with loss at home

Nanaimo Clippers take first BC Hockey League game of 2021/2022 campaign 6-2
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Cowbird fills its tummy at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Cowbird fills its tummy at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Firefighting cost recovery services bylaws fail to move forward at City of Powell River meeting

Firefighting cost recovery services bylaws fail to move forward at City of Powell River meeting

City council votes to do no further work on fire department insurance supplement
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B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll passes 2,000

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll passes 2,000

Another five deaths in past day push provincial pandemic death toll to 2,001.
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Powell River Otago Rugby Club builds around core, works to attract new players

Powell River Otago Rugby Club builds around core, works to attract new players

"I’d like, for those players who have been coming out for years, to have the opportunity to play again.” ~ coach Jack Beardmore
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