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Editorial: Basking in benefits

Editorial: Basking in benefits

Being stuck in one place, regardless of the size, can eventually lead to a stir-crazy existence, but of all the places to be restricted to staying within, the qathet region has to be at the top of the list.
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Powell River RCMP seize firearms and ammunition from residence

Powell River RCMP seize firearms and ammunition from residence

A man has been charged with possession of prohibited or restricted firearm and ammunition under Section 95 of the Criminal Code
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Residential school children remembered by Powell River board of education chair during monthly address

Residential school children remembered by Powell River board of education chair during monthly address

Dale Lawson comments on discovery at former residential school in Kamloops
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall in 34th consecutive data update, to 1,910

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall in 34th consecutive data update, to 1,910

Four more die in B.C. from COVID-19, raising province's death toll from disease to 1,729.
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Graduation plans proceeding in Powell River

Graduation plans proceeding in Powell River

Students will be participating in a ceremony on June 28
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Study into first nations law enforcement initiated by North Island-Powell River MP concludes

Study into first nations law enforcement initiated by North Island-Powell River MP concludes

“I’m really pleased INAN undertook this study, and that members of our communities were able to present and speak to these issues so well." ~ Rachel Blaney
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Powell River city councillor discusses affordability challenges raised by renters

Powell River city councillor discusses affordability challenges raised by renters

Housing portfolio holder believes region’s plan will take care of ongoing crisis
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BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in Powell River from May 30 to June 5

BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in Powell River from May 30 to June 5

Reporting period is second in a row with no coronavirus cases
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Housing market still active in Powell River region

Housing market still active in Powell River region

Sales for May 2021 considerably higher than previous year
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall below 2,000 for first time since October

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall below 2,000 for first time since October

Three more die from COVID-19, raising province's death toll from pandemic to 1,725.
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