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Let’s Talk Trash: Creation-honouring creations

Let’s Talk Trash: Creation-honouring creations

Upcycling is not a new concept. Repurposing and adding value to something that would otherwise be garbage just makes good sense.
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City of Powell River announces lease agreement for Franklin Street property

City of Powell River announces lease agreement for Franklin Street property

Three-year term with Mill Town Transport Ltd begins August 1
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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UPDATED: Powell River General Hospital officially renamed as qathet General Hospital

UPDATED: Powell River General Hospital officially renamed as qathet General Hospital

Tla’amin Nation and Vancouver Coastal Health leadership mark occasion with renaming ceremony on hospital grounds
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Development variance permit rejected by City of Powell River councillors

Development variance permit rejected by City of Powell River councillors

“When people are building something, they have to follow the rules and regulations." ~ City councillor CaroleAnn Leishman
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B.C. workers warned to look out for heat injuries as temperatures soar

B.C. workers warned to look out for heat injuries as temperatures soar

WorkSafeBC puts out a warning as an incoming heat wave expected to bring peak temperatures to 40 C in some parts of the province this week.
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City of Powell River Council seeks report on rural on-demand shuttle system contribution

City of Powell River Council seeks report on rural on-demand shuttle system contribution

Councillors want to know how regional study would work in conjunction with city on-demand transit studies
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Heat warning issued by Vancouver Coastal Health includes qathet region

Heat warning issued by Vancouver Coastal Health includes qathet region

An extreme heat emergency has not been declared, however, with elevated temperatures, the risk of heat-related illness increases.
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Powell River Farmers’ Market, Lift Community Services program feeds families

Powell River Farmers’ Market, Lift Community Services program feeds families

Nutrition coupon initiative provides food for residents in need
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Opinion: Bank of Canada doesn’t deserve its bonuses and pay raises

Opinion: Bank of Canada doesn’t deserve its bonuses and pay raises

In 2021, year-over-year consumer prices increased by more than three per cent for nine consecutive months. But central bankers still took pay raises and bonuses. ~ Franco Terrazzano
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