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Let’s Talk Trash: Bashing illegal trashing

Let’s Talk Trash: Bashing illegal trashing

Whether it’s a disconnect from nature that results in ignorance, or the product of blatant disregard, litterbugs choose to use nature as a garbage can
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B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.
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'Heat dome' likely primed B.C. waters for spike in shellfish illnesses: health officials

'Heat dome' likely primed B.C. waters for spike in shellfish illnesses: health officials

As waters warm, scientists worry more coastal regions — from Washington to British Columbia to Alaska — could be in for more outbreaks due to shellfish-borne contagions.
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City engineering services manager informs Powell River council on wastewater treatment plant progress

City engineering services manager informs Powell River council on wastewater treatment plant progress

Work on the project moving along nicely, says Nagi Rizk
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Poorly installed propane in vacation homes poses carbon monoxide danger: group

Poorly installed propane in vacation homes poses carbon monoxide danger: group

Technical Safety BC is warning British Columbians to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms and potential sources of carbon monoxide exposure when out on their vacations.
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City of Powell River to consider revising purchasing practices

City of Powell River to consider revising purchasing practices

Social procurement could be factored into buying and the awarding of contracts
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society reunites baby crow with parents and siblings

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society reunites baby crow with parents and siblings

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Powell River mayor proposes additional paving for city streets

Powell River mayor proposes additional paving for city streets

Dave Formosa suggests spending $2 million to upgrade roads
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Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

After three straight days of no deaths, COVID-19 claims four lives.
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North Island-Powell River MP opposes Canada Recovery Benefit cut

North Island-Powell River MP opposes Canada Recovery Benefit cut

Rachel Blaney says millions still need support
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