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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA and North Island-Powell River MP arrange gas price town hall meeting

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA and North Island-Powell River MP arrange gas price town hall meeting

Nicholas Simons and Rachel Blaney discuss high fuel costs with Powell River area residents
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Jagmeet Singh hopes people learn to tell Sikh politicians apart

Jagmeet Singh hopes people learn to tell Sikh politicians apart

The NDP leader and Burnaby South MP was mistaken for Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan in a photo attached to a Canadian Press story over the weekend
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BC Ferries removes fuel surcharge

BC Ferries removes fuel surcharge

New rates take effect as of Tuesday, December 17
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qathet Regional District names new standing committee

qathet Regional District names new standing committee

Board chair hopes addressing finance matters separately will alleviate time pressures at committee of the whole meeting
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Vancouver photographer shares incredible footage of elusive coastal wolf (PHOTOS)

Vancouver photographer shares incredible footage of elusive coastal wolf (PHOTOS)

Moving like ghosts along Vancouver Island’s shorelines, it’s rare that you’ll catch a glimpse of the elusive coastal wolf, but two Vancouver photographers managed to do just that.
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All ages urged to get flu shot, help to protect health of seniors

All ages urged to get flu shot, help to protect health of seniors

Rates of influenza vaccination for seniors are good, but British Columbians of all ages could help the elderly by boosting overall immunization rates, the B.C. Seniors Advocate said Thursday.
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Powell River Board of Education discusses money laundering letter

Powell River Board of Education discusses money laundering letter

Sender on hand for December 11 meeting
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Salish Eagle sailing cancelled to and from Powell River

Salish Eagle sailing cancelled to and from Powell River

Medical emergency leads to cancellation by BC Ferries
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Comparing communities for tax purposes a difficult exercise, says Powell River CFO

Comparing communities for tax purposes a difficult exercise, says Powell River CFO

Adam Langenmaier looks at comparisons to other cities
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Powell River Community Action Team addresses concerns about overdose prevention site

Powell River Community Action Team addresses concerns about overdose prevention site

Petition leads to meeting and discussion regarding area around facility
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