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Kicking the Clutter: Five steps to paper clutter freedom

Kicking the Clutter: Five steps to paper clutter freedom

“Paper clutter is no more than postponed decisions.”
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City of Powell River receives wastewater treatment update at special meeting

City of Powell River receives wastewater treatment update at special meeting

Plant outline provided by Associated Engineering project manager
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B.C. free from COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks over 24 hours

B.C. free from COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks over 24 hours

New-infection rate falls; nearly 80% of British Columbians now vaccinated at least once.
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Music lessons enrich lives of adult piano students in Powell River

Music lessons enrich lives of adult piano students in Powell River

“I had never learned how to read music before and it’s just opened my eyes up to so many things I wouldn’t have thought possible.” ~ Sean Dees
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Sunshine Coast Tourism begins water conservation initiative

Sunshine Coast Tourism begins water conservation initiative

“Our water conservation pledge is available at tourism visitor centres all over the coast from Lund to Langdale."
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Cartoon: Designated areas

Cartoon: Designated areas

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North Island-Powell River MP discusses residential schools with elementary students

North Island-Powell River MP discusses residential schools with elementary students

Rachel Blaney addresses difficult questions from young pupils
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COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

Daily new cases of COVID-19 are ticking back up in B.C., despite 40% being fully vaccinated
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B.C. restaurants can now send cocktails-to-go with takeout, delivery orders

B.C. restaurants can now send cocktails-to-go with takeout, delivery orders

British Columbia joins Alberta and Ontario in allowing pre-mixed drinks.
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BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 27 to July 3

BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 27 to July 3

Reporting period is third in a row with no coronavirus cases
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