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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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Powell River fire chief proposes second firehall site

Powell River fire chief proposes second firehall site

Committee recommends further study
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British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians are being warned about some hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico, which may contain a potentially toxic ingredient.
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Premier releases statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day

Premier releases statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day

We all have a role to play, says John Horgan
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Powell River Kings receive top-up from community forest

Powell River Kings receive top-up from community forest

Funds cover completion of concession counter project
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