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Home catches fire in Powell River’s Wildwood neighbourhood (video)

Home catches fire in Powell River’s Wildwood neighbourhood (video)

Powell River Fire Rescue attended the scene of an early morning fire in the Wildwood neighbourhood on Wednesday, May 29.
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B.C. government backs down on higher fees for occasional drivers

B.C. government backs down on higher fees for occasional drivers

B.C. drivers won’t have to pay for more expensive insurance when they let someone else occasionally drive their vehicle, after the government backed away from a proposed change. But the relief does not apply to families with young drivers.
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Lund fire hall goes to alternate approval process

Lund fire hall goes to alternate approval process

Northside fire protection area electors will receive form seeking response
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Crews attend to fire on Nelson Island, south of Powell River

Crews attend to fire on Nelson Island, south of Powell River

Fire crews have made good progress on a wildfire that began burning on Nelson Island on Tuesday, May 28. The fire started near Annis Bay, on the hillside, visible from the Earls Cove ferry landing.
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Green bill follows Simons’ motion on conversion therapy

Green bill follows Simons’ motion on conversion therapy

Just two weeks after a motion from Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons that the legislature “affirm its opposition to the practice of conversion therapy for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, questioning, transgender, queer, two-spirited, intersex
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Housing development will have positive impact on Powell River, says MLA

Housing development will have positive impact on Powell River, says MLA

40-unit project in Powell River is part of a 20,000-unit commitment throughout BC
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Coastal Fire Centre prohibition on burning affects Powell River

Coastal Fire Centre prohibition on burning affects Powell River

Campfires still allowable in coast region, says fire information officer
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City of Powell River outlines short-term and vacation rental regulations

City of Powell River outlines short-term and vacation rental regulations

Information made available to assist property owners in renting out facilities
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Town hall in Powell River opens discussion for a Canadian Green New Deal

Town hall in Powell River opens discussion for a Canadian Green New Deal

Program seeks investment in renewable energy and sustainability projects
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Heated debate over sunscreen’s effects on body and environment

Heated debate over sunscreen’s effects on body and environment

Pick proper sunscreen that protects your skin and doesn’t pollute the water
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