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Kicking the Clutter: Three easy projects for fall home organizing

Kicking the Clutter: Three easy projects for fall home organizing

The biggest dilemma for many people is where and how to start
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11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
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Former qathet region high school student uses data to back need for LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity in schools

Former qathet region high school student uses data to back need for LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity in schools

Recent Brooks Secondary School graduate Jordana Pangburn presented findings to school district and Powell River City Council
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Powell River Historical Museum and Archives implements moratorium on artifact acquisitions

Powell River Historical Museum and Archives implements moratorium on artifact acquisitions

One-year freeze will not affect visitation or scheduled programs
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Trestle bridge completed over Myrtle Creek in qathet Regional District

Trestle bridge completed over Myrtle Creek in qathet Regional District

Installation connects Centennial Drive to Butler Road and Highway 101
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City of Powell River provides update on sale of former Catalyst administration building

City of Powell River provides update on sale of former Catalyst administration building

Director of properties, development and communications addresses Westview Ratepayers Society meeting
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 22 to 28, 2021
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Tla'amin Nation citizens and qathet region residents participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation march

Tla'amin Nation citizens and qathet region residents participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation march

Congregation walked from Tla’amin Nation lands in Townsite to Willingdon Beach
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B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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The legacy of Israel Powell

The legacy of Israel Powell

“…to ‘civilize’ meant to remove Indigenous culture, religious practices, education and government structures, and replace them with Euro-Christian ones.”
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