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City renaming request discussed by Powell River councillors and mayor

City renaming request discussed by Powell River councillors and mayor

Committee of the whole wants to initiate talks with Tla’amin Nation
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Powell River Kings continue adding depth to roster

Powell River Kings continue adding depth to roster

Trade with MJHL team brings another forward to the west coast
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Provincial extension of patio use includes qathet region businesses, organizations

Provincial extension of patio use includes qathet region businesses, organizations

BC government will accept applications for serving liquor outdoors on permanent basis
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BCCDC: One COVID-19 case reported in Powell River from June 6 to 12

BCCDC: One COVID-19 case reported in Powell River from June 6 to 12

Reporting period follows two consecutive weeks with no coronavirus cases
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Four more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. death toll to 1,738

Four more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. death toll to 1,738

3,454,295 residents have received at least one dose of vaccine since B.C. provided its first dose exactly six months ago.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP responded to 92 calls for service from June 9 to 15
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City of Powell River Council to consider adoption of SOFI report

City of Powell River Council to consider adoption of SOFI report

Financial information outlined in annual summary
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North Island-Powell River MP says defeated dental care proposal would have helped millions

North Island-Powell River MP says defeated dental care proposal would have helped millions

“Young Canadians, seniors, single parents and low-income households that don’t have a dental plan are struggling because they can’t afford dental services." ~ Rachel Blaney
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Forward from Connecticut joins Powell River Kings

Forward from Connecticut joins Powell River Kings

Mark D’Agostino commits to 2021/2022 season in BCHL
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No changes to BC Ferries service for Route 3 under Step 2 restart

No changes to BC Ferries service for Route 3 under Step 2 restart

BC Ferries’ Route 3 service saw no changes as a result of Step 2 of B.C.’s restart plan flipping into effect June 15.
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