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Powell River city councillors express concerns over rental housing complex development

Powell River city councillors express concerns over rental housing complex development

Affordable housing component falls short of expectations
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City of Powell River’s annual report ready for public inspection

City of Powell River’s annual report ready for public inspection

“The report will be made available over the next two weeks for the public to review." ~ Scott Randolph, director of properties, development and communications
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Another $5 million being sought for wastewater treatment plant in Powell River

Another $5 million being sought for wastewater treatment plant in Powell River

Proposed borrowing is already included in the city’s financial plan, says CFO
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Final Scotch broom cut planned in Powell River region

Final Scotch broom cut planned in Powell River region

BroomBusters to tackle Wildwood bluffs this weekend
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep falling

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising province's death toll to 1,709.
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Powell River fire chief outlines costs and project details for new fire hall

Powell River fire chief outlines costs and project details for new fire hall

Report provided for councillors at committee of the whole meeting
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BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in Powell River from May 23 to 29

BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in Powell River from May 23 to 29

Reporting period follows two consecutive weeks with one coronavirus case
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Hiker from Powell River set to attempt Sunshine Coast Trail record

Hiker from Powell River set to attempt Sunshine Coast Trail record

Ron Berezan plans to raise funds for Miklat Recovery Society during trek
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qathet regional board chooses funds over parkland dedication

qathet regional board chooses funds over parkland dedication

Members vote for financial contribution from subdivision application
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B.C. keeps new COVID-19 infections, active cases and hospitalizations low

B.C. keeps new COVID-19 infections, active cases and hospitalizations low

Four COVID-19-related deaths raise B.C.'s death toll from the pandemic to 1,707.
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