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B.C. restrictions on gatherings to continue through Christmas holidays

B.C. restrictions on gatherings to continue through Christmas holidays

The province has extended a ban on all social gatherings and events, including in homes, until Jan. 8, continuing existing restrictions throughout the Christmas season. Provincial health officer Dr.
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City councillors in Powell River receive strategic plan update

City councillors in Powell River receive strategic plan update

New format includes action list to provide direction for the city
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Powell River city council approves sidewalk policy

Powell River city council approves sidewalk policy

Works department conducts inspections and relies upon public notification
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Recycling pilot to proceed in Powell River

Recycling pilot to proceed in Powell River

Route E will have weekly pickup for at least six months
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City of Powell River Council amends airport development permit

City of Powell River Council amends airport development permit

Project needs to be moved because of federal regulation
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Christmas tree mulch to proceed in Powell River

Christmas tree mulch to proceed in Powell River

Special Olympics benefits from annual event
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B.C. Ferries passengers increasingly complying with federal rules to leave vehicles

B.C. Ferries passengers increasingly complying with federal rules to leave vehicles

Reports of passengers resisting rules requiring them to get out of their vehicles during B.C. Ferries sailings have plummeted by 90 per cent this month, says Transport Canada.
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City of Powell River to look at establishing reserve for new fire hall

City of Powell River to look at establishing reserve for new fire hall

Emergency services facility fund will be researched by staff
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qathet Regional District awards contract for resource-recovery design

qathet Regional District awards contract for resource-recovery design

Engineering firm will conduct detailed design of resource-recovery centre
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Ferries and Transit sign Safe Restart funding agreements

Ferries and Transit sign Safe Restart funding agreements

Fare freezes and service level guarantees have been baked into the agreements signed with BC Ferries, BC Transit and TransLink for their share of the $1-billion Safe Restart funding supplied by the federal and B.C. governments.
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