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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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Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Eight more people succumbed to the virus during the weekend.
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Ratepayers oppose composting project in Powell River

Ratepayers oppose composting project in Powell River

Society expresses concerns about proposed facility in Townsite neighbourhood
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City of Powell River establishes further financing for consolidated wastewater treatment plant

City of Powell River establishes further financing for consolidated wastewater treatment plant

Temporary borrowing bylaw approved
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North Island-Powell River MP requests satellite office for economic development

North Island-Powell River MP requests satellite office for economic development

Riding a good location for agency, says Rachel Blaney
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Tourism Powell River promotes COVID restart with launch of VIP program

Tourism Powell River promotes COVID restart with launch of VIP program

Initiative supports business community, local shopping
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