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Permissive tax exemption policy to be reviewed by City of Powell River Council

Permissive tax exemption policy to be reviewed by City of Powell River Council

Councillors to contemplate changes to granting tax-free status
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Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

New mask mandate goes into effect at midnight in the Central Okanagan.
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Fee changes recommended for Powell River Recreation Complex

Fee changes recommended for Powell River Recreation Complex

Parks, recreation and culture bylaw will be before city council next month
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the last week include finding a missing man, a phone call scam and mischief outside an elementary school
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New era begins for qathet region theatre

New era begins for qathet region theatre

Film society prepares for transfer of ownership and start-up of the Patricia Theatre
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B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

More than 56% of B.C.'s total population has had at least two doses of vaccine.
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Savary Island faces ban on high-risk activities

Savary Island faces ban on high-risk activities

“With at least another month of summer weather ahead of us, the ban on high-risk activities is necessary to minimize the risk of accidental fires on Savary Island.” ~ Fire chief Chris Philpott
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City of Powell River looks into using company to claim money designated for firefighting services

City of Powell River looks into using company to claim money designated for firefighting services

Finance committee examines fire insurance recovery
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Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), EngAge BC and Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) have formed a new collaboration to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness and competency in British Columbia’s continuing care sector.
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Poll: Nearly three in four qathet region respondents show no interest in watching the Olympics

Poll: Nearly three in four qathet region respondents show no interest in watching the Olympics

Results indicate Tokyo games are failing to grasp local interest
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