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Powell River committee discusses electric vehicle charging correspondence

Powell River committee discusses electric vehicle charging correspondence

City councillors will leave system as it is
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COVID-related crew shortage forced cancellation of Queen of Surrey sailings

COVID-related crew shortage forced cancellation of Queen of Surrey sailings

BC Ferries says the “staffing issue” that forced the cancellation of the Queen of Surrey’s 5:25 p.m. sailing from Langdale Nov. 4 as well as one of its scheduled round-trips on the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay route was COVID-related.
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Wood waste idea pitched by Powell River resident

Wood waste idea pitched by Powell River resident

City requests staff report on grant application
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Hospital ER visits by B.C. children down 70 per cent during pandemic peak: UBC study

Hospital ER visits by B.C. children down 70 per cent during pandemic peak: UBC study

There has been a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C. during the peak of the pandemic.
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Anxious about the U.S. election? You're not alone

Anxious about the U.S. election? You're not alone

Are you constantly refreshing your web browser to check the latest vote count in Georgia? Do you suddenly know way too much about the number of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania and the percentage that tilted Democrat or Republican? Are you dreading th
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City of Powell River requests patrons wear face masks in city buildings

City of Powell River requests patrons wear face masks in city buildings

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of staff and the community, City of Powell River is asking anyone who has business inside city hall and other municipal facilities to wear a mask or face covering.
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Canada-wide recall issued for drawer chests posing tipping hazard that may result in death to childr

Canada-wide recall issued for drawer chests posing tipping hazard that may result in death to childr

Health Canada has issued a public safety alert
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 29 to November 4, 2020
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B.C.’s ambulance paramedics warn about ‘silent killer’ in homes

B.C.’s ambulance paramedics warn about ‘silent killer’ in homes

B.C.’s ambulance paramedics are warning the public about an increase in emergencies related to carbon monoxide poisoning. To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Nov.
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qathet Regional District distributes funds

qathet Regional District distributes funds

Grants handed out to community organizations
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