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International student numbers down in Powell River

International student numbers down in Powell River

School District 47 experiences drop in enrolment
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Two retired firefighters help control exterior fire in Powell River

Two retired firefighters help control exterior fire in Powell River

Wildwood blaze extinguished with help from experienced residents
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Group looks for provincial funding for labour market study

Group looks for provincial funding for labour market study

Sechelt and Gibsons are supporting a Sunshine Coast regional labour market study. The Powell River Educational Services Society (PRESS) is hoping to get funding for the project from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. reach another record high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. reach another record high

B.C. records more than 600 new COVID-19 cases in a day for first time
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More than $35,000 being distributed to community projects in Powell River

More than $35,000 being distributed to community projects in Powell River

Powell River Community Response Fund allocates awards
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Update: PlayNow to hold off on settling B.C. gamblers’ bets on Trump winning US election

Update: PlayNow to hold off on settling B.C. gamblers’ bets on Trump winning US election

B.C. bettors who gambled on Donald Trump or the Republicans winning the US election will have to wait a little longer for their bets to be settled.
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Powell River school cleared of COVID-19

Powell River school cleared of COVID-19

Henderson Elementary case was a false positive
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Trudeau prods premiers to impose more stringent COVID-19 measures as cases soar

Trudeau prods premiers to impose more stringent COVID-19 measures as cases soar

The prime minister warned the federal government does not have “infinite resources” to stem the spread of the virus. In B.C., modelling indicates cases are predicted to double every 13 days should the transmission remain on a steady trajectory.
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Costco to require face shields for Canadians medically exempt from wearing masks

Costco to require face shields for Canadians medically exempt from wearing masks

Can't wear a mask? Then wear a face shield, the U.S.-based warehouse retailer Costco is making mandatory in all of its Canadian stores
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA-elect ‘pleased’ with official election results

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA-elect ‘pleased’ with official election results

Nicholas Simons will serve his fifth term as part of a majority government for the first time
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