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Fire crews investigate smoke sighting in Powell River neighbourhood

Fire crews investigate smoke sighting in Powell River neighbourhood

Coastal Fire Centre indicates there is no fire in the Wildwood/Scout Mountain area
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society facilitates transfer of multiple ducklings in need of care

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society facilitates transfer of multiple ducklings in need of care

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Chief administrative officer outlines procedure for renaming City of Powell River

Chief administrative officer outlines procedure for renaming City of Powell River

CAO spells out initiatives that would have to be undertaken
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Opinion: Care workers deserve gratitude and kindness, not abuse

Opinion: Care workers deserve gratitude and kindness, not abuse

Remember back to those early days in the pandemic when people would go outside in the evening and salute our healthcare heroes. 
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Council chooses committee members to discuss possible name change for Powell River

Council chooses committee members to discuss possible name change for Powell River

Three councillors designated to meet with Tla’amin Nation representatives regarding renaming request
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MP seeks public’s support for bringing federal agency to North Island-Powell River

MP seeks public’s support for bringing federal agency to North Island-Powell River

Rachel Blaney wants an economic development office in her riding
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B.C. administers six millionth COVID-19 dose

B.C. administers six millionth COVID-19 dose

79.5% of the province's eligible population has now been vaccinated.
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Meeting about high-density housing development in Powell River draws crowd

Meeting about high-density housing development in Powell River draws crowd

Public hearing held regarding Blueberry Commons Farm Cooperative rezoning proposal
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Editorial: Be prepared

Editorial: Be prepared

Registering for qathet Regional District’s (qRD) public emergency communications system is a start for individual and family preparedness
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Cartoon: The end is near

Cartoon: The end is near

Is the glass half full or half empty?
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