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North Island-Powell River MP condemns poppy ban

North Island-Powell River MP condemns poppy ban

Whole Foods’ banning of poppies raised in House of Commons
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Committee hears appeal on denied licence for Powell River business

Committee hears appeal on denied licence for Powell River business

Chamber of commerce requests solution for PowTown CrossFit issue
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How much COVID-19 risk is too much? Advice to parents from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How much COVID-19 risk is too much? Advice to parents from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Lay off the birthday parties and sleepovers – and maybe consider cutting back on your children’s extracurricular activities. That was some of the advice for parents from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry at a media briefing on Thursday, Nov.
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BC Ferries’ revised wording for medical assured loading still inaccurate: Simons

BC Ferries’ revised wording for medical assured loading still inaccurate: Simons

BC Ferries says it has worked with the province to change the information it’s been putting out regarding medical assured loading to “make it more clear for medical practitioners and patients.
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Powell River resident wants bylaw change to address smoke from marijuana

Powell River resident wants bylaw change to address smoke from marijuana

Noxious odours concerns discussed at committee of the whole meeting
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Oregon voters OK drug decriminalization. Why not here?

Oregon voters OK drug decriminalization. Why not here?

Oregon’s overwhelming vote to decriminalize some drugs for personal use on Tuesday has experts and advocates in British Columbia wondering what it will take for the province to move in the same direction.
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B.C. needs a fisheries minister, advocates say

B.C. needs a fisheries minister, advocates say

Each year, about 196,000 tonnes of seafood — everything from salmon to scallops — is harvested off the B.C. coast. But unlike its East Coast counterparts, the province doesn’t have a fisheries minister.
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Final count of Powell River-Sunshine Coast ballots begins tomorrow

Final count of Powell River-Sunshine Coast ballots begins tomorrow

More than 9,000 certification envelopes from riding received by Elections BC
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Internet plan under development in qathet Regional District

Internet plan under development in qathet Regional District

Company selected to develop strategy
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Transit between Powell River and Lower Mainland up for discussion

Transit between Powell River and Lower Mainland up for discussion

City councillor disappointed with discontinued bus service
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