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qRD board ratifies agreement with Powell River Academy of Music

qRD board ratifies agreement with Powell River Academy of Music

Funding renewed as part of a three-year renewable partnership
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qathet Regional District directors discuss concerns about wood fires

qathet Regional District directors discuss concerns about wood fires

Education program could be initiated to minimize pollution
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Powell River Kings' broadcaster looks forward to team travel

Powell River Kings' broadcaster looks forward to team travel

Justin Sulpico in same boat as players, waiting for word on BCHL season
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qathet Regional District directors support expanded internet applications

qathet Regional District directors support expanded internet applications

Area leaders hear about proposal for high-speed service
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
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qathet Regional Board votes on 911 assessment

qathet Regional Board votes on 911 assessment

Cost of emergency dispatch service in Powell River region will likely increase
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B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

203,193 B.C. residents have had at least one dose of a vaccine, for an average of 2,639 people per day during the roll-out.
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BC homeowner grant to be processed by the province, not City of Powell River

BC homeowner grant to be processed by the province, not City of Powell River

Grant application changes for municipalities, streamlining process
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Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Event held to support protesters involved in Fairy Creek blockade
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City of Powell River to consider rehabilitation plan for recreation complex

City of Powell River to consider rehabilitation plan for recreation complex

Finance committee hears about phased opportunity to rejuvenate multipurpose facility
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