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Canada-wide recall of camping pots due to 'burn hazard'

Canada-wide recall of camping pots due to 'burn hazard'

More than 10 camping pots and sets are on the recall list
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qathet Regional District committee recommends public engagement regarding land use regulation

qathet Regional District committee recommends public engagement regarding land use regulation

Merits of land use regulation in regional district to be topic of conversation
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Contaminated sites download disappoints qathet Regional District directors

Contaminated sites download disappoints qathet Regional District directors

Downloading of responsibility for contaminated sites from the province to regional districts did not play well with a couple of qathet Regional District (qRD) directors.
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Proposed landfill north of Powell River generates letters

Proposed landfill north of Powell River generates letters

Regional district planning committee receives correspondence
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Moment of silence held at school district meeting in Powell River

Moment of silence held at school district meeting in Powell River

Jackie Timothy remembered by chairperson, fellow trustees
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Legions in North Island-Powell River riding receiving federal funds

Legions in North Island-Powell River riding receiving federal funds

Money will be disbursed to help organizations cope with pandemic
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Upcoming sailings cancelled between Powell River and lower Sunshine Coast

Upcoming sailings cancelled between Powell River and lower Sunshine Coast

Malaspina Sky requires engineering maintenance
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Tla’amin Nation receives government funding for composting project

Tla’amin Nation receives government funding for composting project

Facility will also service qathet Regional District and Powell River
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Province enhances rebates for commercial electric vehicles

Province enhances rebates for commercial electric vehicles

Businesses in BC can reduce air pollution and save on fuel costs by accessing provincial rebates through the CleanBC Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) and Commercial Vehicle Pilot (CVP) programs.
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WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

The number of claims for worker’s compensation filed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has spiked since ­October, something that comes as no surprise to WorkSafe B.C.
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