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qathet Regional District chair touches on Lund cell service, resource-recovery centre during report

qathet Regional District chair touches on Lund cell service, resource-recovery centre during report

Patrick Brabazon also comments on the old Lund fire hall and RCMP presence on Savary Island
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Powell River mayor recognizes National Indigenous History Month

Powell River mayor recognizes National Indigenous History Month

June is when we are reminded to continue to celebrate the connection and collaboration we share with Indigenous Peoples of this and neighbouring regions ~ Dave Formosa
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Forest fire continues to burn in qathet region

Forest fire continues to burn in qathet region

“There was no growth but the fire size has changed to 2.5 hectares (from 1.5 hectares) because we have more accurate mapping,” ~ Dorothe Jakobsen, Coastal Fire Centre
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City of Powell River Council to consider funding for three organizations

City of Powell River Council to consider funding for three organizations

Grants-in-aid requests supported at finance committee
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Campfire ban coming into effect in qathet region and throughout BC

Campfire ban coming into effect in qathet region and throughout BC

Province issues order restricting open fires as of June 30 at noon.
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Wastewater treatment plant construction on schedule in Powell River

Wastewater treatment plant construction on schedule in Powell River

Finance committee receives project update
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Person in 20s is one of five new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.

Person in 20s is one of five new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.

Active infections fall below 1,000, are at lowest level since August.
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Survey shows poverty trends in qathet region

Survey shows poverty trends in qathet region

Report outlines community response to questionnaire on well-being
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National standards needed for service dog requirements, says North Island-Powell River MP

National standards needed for service dog requirements, says North Island-Powell River MP

Rachel Blaney supports initiative that will help veterans
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Forest fire burning in qathet region

Forest fire burning in qathet region

Daniels River blaze still not under control
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