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City of Powell River receives climate action award

City of Powell River receives climate action award

Community recognized for its work in corporate strategy
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Texada Island project improves safety and accessibility

Texada Island project improves safety and accessibility

Parking lot upgraded at old school parking lot in Gillies Bay
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NDP platform short on promises for BC Ferries

NDP platform short on promises for BC Ferries

Incumbent Nicholas Simons says improving ferry service a ‘work in progress’
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North Island-Powell River MP presents constituents’ views in House of Commons

North Island-Powell River MP presents constituents’ views in House of Commons

Rachel Blaney tables petitions on pesticides in forestry and a green new deal
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Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Testing rates among young people have gone up significantly since students returned to class, but positive testing numbers remain very low
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qathet Regional District to publish planning brochure

qathet Regional District to publish planning brochure

Minor changes required before document goes to press
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Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

A safer drug supply — pharmaceutical alternatives to illicit street drugs — is at the top of the list for frontline service providers and advocates, who see it as the only way to prevent more deaths in the short term
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Savary Island and ferry issues highlight qathet Regional District meeting

Savary Island and ferry issues highlight qathet Regional District meeting

Board director provides report; area director comments on Texada ferry
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Three-way race in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Three-way race in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Elections BC confirms candidate list
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

Beware of fake websites and social media accounts, impersonation scams and phishing attacks, says the Better Business Bureau
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