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Province provides $1 million for airport runway extension in Powell River

Province provides $1 million for airport runway extension in Powell River

City receives grant through BC’s community economic recovery and infrastructure program
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Powell River city councillors submit resolutions for AVICC convention

Powell River city councillors submit resolutions for AVICC convention

Four items to be sent to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities; annual general meeting will be held virtually
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Forward from Ontario commits to Powell River Kings

Forward from Ontario commits to Powell River Kings

Anthony Lucarelli set to join BCHL club for next season
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 18 to 24, 2021.
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Council approves patio area permit for Powell River brewery

Council approves patio area permit for Powell River brewery

Townsite Brewing wants to cover and heat outdoor space
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B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

New infections saw an uptick, with 559 new cases in the past day – the second-highest total so far this month.
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Public funds salvage finances at pandemic-hobbled BC Ferries

Public funds salvage finances at pandemic-hobbled BC Ferries

BC Ferries’ traffic and ­revenues declined in the final three months of 2020 and that situation is projected to ­continue in the near term
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In limbo BCHL hopeful of return to play

In limbo BCHL hopeful of return to play

League has a proposal before the provincial health officer
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Hockey player from Powell River receives Hobey Baker nomination

Hockey player from Powell River receives Hobey Baker nomination

Keaton Mastrodonato among elite NCAA players up for prestigious award
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City of Powell River councillors review correspondence regarding committee resignations

City of Powell River councillors review correspondence regarding committee resignations

Issue addressed again at recent meeting
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