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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA receives petition regarding bus service

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA receives petition regarding bus service

Approximately 5,000 names gathered in support of route to Vancouver
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B.C. detects near-record high new COVID-19 infections, as active variant cases plunge

B.C. detects near-record high new COVID-19 infections, as active variant cases plunge

Three more people died from the virus overnight, raising B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 to 1,489.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Launder less, enjoy clothes longer

Let’s Talk Trash: Launder less, enjoy clothes longer

A little extra care might be in order from time to time to extend the life of your clothing
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Composting issue raised again at meeting in Powell River

Composting issue raised again at meeting in Powell River

Townsite neighbourhood residents appeal to city councillors to implement zoning bylaw
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Work continues to preserve Tla'amin Nation language, culture and music

Work continues to preserve Tla'amin Nation language, culture and music

Cultural heritage manager reflects on revival of nation’s musical traditions
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B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

Number of cases of the Brazilian variant P.1 are exploding.
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On fifth anniversary of treaty signing, North Island-Powell River MP notes perseverance of Tla'amin Nation

On fifth anniversary of treaty signing, North Island-Powell River MP notes perseverance of Tla'amin Nation

"...we celebrate your perseverance and your dedication to providing a better and brighter future for your nation and ultimately for all Canadians." ~ Rachel Blaney
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Fire hall correspondence discussed at city meeting in Powell River

Fire hall correspondence discussed at city meeting in Powell River

Committee reviews a letter on the prospective cost of the facility
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Powell River mayor Dave Formosa (Qwyk) congratulates Tla'amin Nation on anniversary of treaty signing

Powell River mayor Dave Formosa (Qwyk) congratulates Tla'amin Nation on anniversary of treaty signing

The highest honour I have received in my tenure as mayor is to have been given the Tla’amin traditional name of Qwyk by the elders. ~ Dave Formosa
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Residents request signage for no through road in Powell River neighbourhood

Residents request signage for no through road in Powell River neighbourhood

Section of Sutherland Avenue in Wildwood has dust problem, say residents
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