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Power out through qathet region

Power out through qathet region

High wind conditions result in BC Hydro customers without electrical service
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BC Ferries cancels Texada/Powell River crossings due to weather

BC Ferries cancels Texada/Powell River crossings due to weather

High winds and unfavourable sea state result in cancellations and puts later sailings at risk of not running
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Kicking the Clutter: Plan your new year changes now

Kicking the Clutter: Plan your new year changes now

Setting simple and achievable goals is the first step to accomplishing anything
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Development update given at qathet School District meeting

Development update given at qathet School District meeting

Capacity and new design improvements coming to Edgehill in spring
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Expanded public transit discussed by Powell River Council

Expanded public transit discussed by Powell River Council

Councillors request more regularly scheduled route busing and subsidized on-demand busing
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Letter: Future in danger

Letter: Future in danger

"All that decriminalizing drugs has done is encourage more people to use drugs and emphasize that drugs are okay to consume."
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Updated: BC Ferries cancels multiple Comox/Powell River sailings

Updated: BC Ferries cancels multiple Comox/Powell River sailings

Expected high winds responsible for cancelled crossings
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qathet Regional District meeting briefs

qathet Regional District meeting briefs

Expresses concerns to fire commissioner; Plans on-the-road board meeting; Recommends fire department funding; Endorses BC Hydro application
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Strong gusty winds will develop tonight off the Sunshine Coast

Strong gusty winds will develop tonight off the Sunshine Coast

Winds may cause damage and power outages
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Multi-instrumentalist Celso Machado to perform in qathet region

Multi-instrumentalist Celso Machado to perform in qathet region

Townsite Jazz Festival Society will preview upcoming April festival with night of Brazilian flair
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