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Initiative underway to permit short-term rentals in City of Powell River CD4 zones

Initiative underway to permit short-term rentals in City of Powell River CD4 zones

Zoning amendment recommended by director of planning services
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since May

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since May

The 373 British Columbians in hospitals with the disease include 132 in ICUs.
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Townsite land review highlighted by City of Powell River senior planner

Townsite land review highlighted by City of Powell River senior planner

Phase one of community engagement process summarized by Daniella Fergusson
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Focus on Film: A roller coaster ride of the absurd

Focus on Film: A roller coaster ride of the absurd

Bye Bye Morons screens as part of Powell River Film Festival on October 10
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Bicycle network strategy sets blueprint for future active transportation in City of Powell River

Bicycle network strategy sets blueprint for future active transportation in City of Powell River

City sustainability planner outlines strategy, which grew from a $10,000 active transportation planning grant from Union of British Columbia Municipalities
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Powell River Villa players hold their own at home against Lakehill FC

Powell River Villa players hold their own at home against Lakehill FC

1-0 loss at Timberlane Field a marked improvement against division leaders
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One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from September 28 to October 2

One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from September 28 to October 2

Total is the same as previous two reporting periods (September 12 to 18 and September 19 to 25)
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B.C. sees most new COVID-19 infections in a week

B.C. sees most new COVID-19 infections in a week

Nine more British Columbians die from COVID-19; 5,945 battle active infections.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences over the past week include a break-in at a gas station, two single-vehicles accidents, and a response to an overdose
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Resident asks City of Powell River councillors to open second sheet of ice in recreation complex rink

Resident asks City of Powell River councillors to open second sheet of ice in recreation complex rink

“The reason I’m here is because the scheduling issues between user groups with one sheet of ice is tough." ~ Randy Ciarniello
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