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B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls below 100

B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls below 100

Seven more COVID-19 deaths raise province's death toll to 2,340.
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City of Powell River finance department proposes increase in harbour rates

City of Powell River finance department proposes increase in harbour rates

Inflationary adjustment of 2.5 per cent planned for regulations bylaw
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UPDATED: Indefinite curtailment announced for Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill

UPDATED: Indefinite curtailment announced for Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill

Facility not viable under current market conditions, according to owner Paper Excellence
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police responded to 97 calls for service between November 25 to 30, 2021
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Let’s Talk Trash: Tips for homegrown holidays

Let’s Talk Trash: Tips for homegrown holidays

If time is not on your side to make something with your own hands, supporting locals who do could be the next best thing
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Family of burn victim thankful for support from qathet region residents

Family of burn victim thankful for support from qathet region residents

“People have done so much and reached out in every way possible. There are great things about living in a small community." ~ Terri Schofield
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BC Ferries announces December sailing cancellations between qathet region and Sechelt Peninsula

BC Ferries announces December sailing cancellations between qathet region and Sechelt Peninsula

Three round-trips will be cancelled for required maintenance on vessel 
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Holiday gift drive underway for low-income adults in qathet region

Holiday gift drive underway for low-income adults in qathet region

inclusion Powell River seeks donations for seniors
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COVID-19 cases in B.C. ICUs at low since August

COVID-19 cases in B.C. ICUs at low since August

Province reports first case of the Omicron variant.
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Powell River Regals answer last-minute call to play VIU

Powell River Regals answer last-minute call to play VIU

Hockey club travelled to Nanaimo after home game cancellations 
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