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Powell River Villa finishes 2021 with loss to Lakehill

Powell River Villa finishes 2021 with loss to Lakehill

Reduced lineup makes great showing against top team in Vancouver Island Soccer League
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B.C. electricity demand hits an all-time high

B.C. electricity demand hits an all-time high

BC Hydro has some tips for people looking to lower electricity use
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New Year’s greetings: Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons

New Year’s greetings: Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons

As a province, we continue to rise to the challenges we face with the perseverance and determination we need. ~ Nicholas Simons
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Six tips to keep hummingbirds alive during a cold snap

Six tips to keep hummingbirds alive during a cold snap

'Who would have believed we'd ever be counting hummingbirds in the wintertime?'
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Powell River Board of Education briefs

Powell River Board of Education briefs

Proposes equitable access to meals; Approves remuneration increase
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COVID-19 spike continues in B.C. as new case numbers remain elevated

COVID-19 spike continues in B.C. as new case numbers remain elevated

New daily record high on Saturday followed by two more days of 1,000-plus new infections
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New Year’s greetings: Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett

New Year’s greetings: Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett

As we reflect upon 2021 we can all agree that our world is in a transition... ~ John Hackett
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School District 47 establishes advisory group for outdoor facility on Powell Lake

School District 47 establishes advisory group for outdoor facility on Powell Lake

“We thought it was time to bring people together to talk about programming and how the outdoor learning centre operates." ~ Superintendent of schools Jay Yule
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New Year’s greetings: Powell River Chamber of Commerce president Telis Savvaidis

New Year’s greetings: Powell River Chamber of Commerce president Telis Savvaidis

2021 has been another year of challenges and obstacles to overcome, however, we have persevered and adapted as needed whether in our business or personal lives. ~ Telis Savvaidis
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B.C. floods among world's most devastating climate events of 2021

B.C. floods among world's most devastating climate events of 2021

The full cost of flooding in B.C. is still being assessed, but according to one estimate, November flooding places B.C. as the world's fifth most expensive extreme weather event in 2021.
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