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Not an April Fools’ joke: Higher BC Hydro rates in effect starting today

Not an April Fools’ joke: Higher BC Hydro rates in effect starting today

BC Hydro increased its fares on Monday, April 1 and, as a result, customers will have an interim net increase of 1.8 per cent added to their bills. This amount works out to an additional $1.63 per month for residential customers.
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Powell River finance committee recommends borrowing for liquid waste plant

Powell River finance committee recommends borrowing for liquid waste plant

Federal/provincial grant could cover 73.33 per cent of project cost
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Government grant means business as usual in courts today for legal aid

Government grant means business as usual in courts today for legal aid

Attorney General David Eby has given legal aid lawyers a 25 per cent funding increase to avert a threatened strike today. On Friday, Eby announced a one-time grant of $7.9 million to support development of a new framework for legal aid funding.
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City of Powell River proceeding ‘with caution’ in rental of investment properties

City of Powell River proceeding ‘with caution’ in rental of investment properties

Vacation rental fee proposal is excessive, according to short-term rental owner
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The last thing a teen in crisis needs to hear is 'take a number'

The last thing a teen in crisis needs to hear is 'take a number'

The provincial government is investing $5.75 million in new and existing programs aimed at supporting the 84,000 young people in B.C. struggling with mental health disorders.
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UPDATED: Provincial funds given to Powell River and Tla’amin Nation

UPDATED: Provincial funds given to Powell River and Tla’amin Nation

Money will go toward Powell River Airport and Tla’amin trails system
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Restored sailings added to ferry schedules starting April 1

Restored sailings added to ferry schedules starting April 1

BC Ferries says most of the sailings the provincial government promised to restore in its February budget will be on the new schedules that come into effect on April 1.
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B.C. service helps parents to help kids overwhelmed by anxiety

B.C. service helps parents to help kids overwhelmed by anxiety

Secondary school teacher E.J. Samson and his wife Tiffany, a social worker, are receiving love letters from their nine-year-old daughter. They used to receive hate mail.
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City of Powell River byelection advance poll has high turnout

City of Powell River byelection advance poll has high turnout

Sixth city council seat to be determined in April 6 vote
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City of Powell River council votes in favour of fifth phase of cycling plan

City of Powell River council votes in favour of fifth phase of cycling plan

If city receives grant, bike lanes will connect to Willingdon Beach
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