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City of Powell River Council returning to old schedule

City of Powell River Council returning to old schedule

Meeting frequency was altered due to COVID-19
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BC SPCA reminds pet owners to keep pets out of hot vehicles

BC SPCA reminds pet owners to keep pets out of hot vehicles

Non-profit animal welfare organization rescues hundreds of trapped animals each year
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B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials are concerned about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing measures as of Wednesday, which could result in passengers sitting directly beside each other.
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B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries is continuing to ramp up its summer service, offering extra sailings starting on Thursday. These sailings come on top of additional sailings announced the previous week. Schedule details will be posted online at bcferries.com today.
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City of Powell River Council receives budgetary update

City of Powell River Council receives budgetary update

Tax collection amount is less than normal
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Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Political leanings and pandemic affect how Canadians view working fewer hours
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BC Ferries resumes eight round trips on Langdale route

BC Ferries resumes eight round trips on Langdale route

BC Ferries has announced yet another change to the Langdale schedule in response to growing demands for more sailings as the province moves into the next phase of the government’s restart plan.
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Powell River City Council supportive of sidewalk patios and parklets

Powell River City Council supportive of sidewalk patios and parklets

Councillors give first three readings to bylaws
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Ministries combine to empower youth with new program

Ministries combine to empower youth with new program

Goal of Build Back Better is to help through impacts of COVID-19
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Development hub benefits early care and learning professionals

Development hub benefits early care and learning professionals

A new online learning hub is giving thousands of early care and learning (ECL) professionals have the opportunity to take virtual courses at their own pace, according to a media release from BC Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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