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Curbside organics grant application approved by council in Powell River

Curbside organics grant application approved by council in Powell River

City hoping to establish community-wide organics curbside collection
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Powell River council outlines resignations from city committees

Powell River council outlines resignations from city committees

City Matters group concerned about appointees leaving
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inclusion Powell River receives $72,000 grant to fund warm room

inclusion Powell River receives $72,000 grant to fund warm room

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has indicated that $72,000 in funding from the province will help support safer social service delivery in Powell River.
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Scenic location north of Powell River draws disc golfers

Scenic location north of Powell River draws disc golfers

Course at Craig Regional Park now complete; technical layout challenges players
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City of Powell River sells Cranberry fire hall

City of Powell River sells Cranberry fire hall

School District 47 purchases facility after having leased a portion for years
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Former conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wants his job back

Former conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wants his job back

A former B.C. conservation officer who made international headlines in 2015 for refusing to kill two bear cubs is hoping the province will reinstate him as a special constable in the wake of a decision by the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Canada Revenue Agency shares tax tips for seniors

Canada Revenue Agency shares tax tips for seniors

Tax season is approaching. As with so many other parts of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic may have an effect on the usual way seniors manage their taxes.
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Powell River writer publishes children’s book

Powell River writer publishes children’s book

Story explores important themes for Lesley Thorsell
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Lumber company speaks about old forests in Powell River region

Lumber company speaks about old forests in Powell River region

Western Forest Products outlines practices for regional and city committees
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qathet Regional District committee supports rezoning for affordable housing

qathet Regional District committee supports rezoning for affordable housing

qathet Regional District board will consider ratifying a letter in support of a City of Powell River initiative to rezone property for an affordable housing complex.
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