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Renters struggle to find accommodations in Powell River area

Renters struggle to find accommodations in Powell River area

qathet region listed as severely unaffordable by the Canadian Rental Housing Index for people with low income
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Cohousing proposal in Powell River's Wildwood neighbourhood receives community responses

Cohousing proposal in Powell River's Wildwood neighbourhood receives community responses

Blueberry Commons Farm Cooperative plan reviewed by city's committee of the whole
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Healthy Living: We got this, part two

Healthy Living: We got this, part two

"I’m not completely sure why, but from a fairly young age, I needed drugs and/or alcohol to replicate a smile in a public setting." ~ Robert Skender
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Cartoon: Vacation forecast

Cartoon: Vacation forecast

Maybe? Perhaps? Possibly?
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Editorial: Essential link connects Powell River to lower Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland

Editorial: Essential link connects Powell River to lower Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland

This is a start. Will it make everyone happy? No, but that is impossible anyway
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Tla’amin Nation outlines composting plans, addresses concerns raised by neighbours

Tla’amin Nation outlines composting plans, addresses concerns raised by neighbours

Executive council writes letter to describe proposed facility in Powell River's Townsite neighbourhood
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City of Powell River staff to examine limiting speeds in the municipality

City of Powell River staff to examine limiting speeds in the municipality

Councillors call for staff report to look into traffic matters
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Horgan says health restrictions end Tuesday, as new COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 357

Horgan says health restrictions end Tuesday, as new COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 357

Vaccinations hit record daily high of 63,453
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In-school vaccination initiative supported by Powell River teachers

In-school vaccination initiative supported by Powell River teachers

"If Vancouver Coastal Health can provide in-school vaccinations, this seems the most effective way to reach the majority of students without disruption to working parents." ~ Powell River and District Teachers’ Association president Izi Loveluck
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Powell River councillors, mayor, consider ferry request from lower Sunshine Coast politicians

Powell River councillors, mayor, consider ferry request from lower Sunshine Coast politicians

City receives letters regarding Langdale/Horseshoe Bay route
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