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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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Sechelt council calls on BC Ferries to resume a full summer schedule

Sechelt council calls on BC Ferries to resume a full summer schedule

The wrangling over the ferry schedule on the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route continues, as local governments on the Sunshine Coast anticipate more tourist travel after the announcement that the province is moving into Phase 3 of its restart plan.
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B.C. still unsure how in-class learning will look in September

B.C. still unsure how in-class learning will look in September

Nicholas Johansen Thursday, June 25 marked the last day of in-class learning in B.C. schools for the 2019-20 school year, but it's still unclear what a return to school will look like in September.
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Powell River city council supports outdoor expansion for brewery

Powell River city council supports outdoor expansion for brewery

Vote allows Townsite Brewing to apply for seating in front of building
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