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City of Powell River to lobby for infrastructure funding change

City of Powell River to lobby for infrastructure funding change

Letter writer calls for 100 per cent funding from senior governments
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80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

The polling numbers come as the federal government moves to ban more than 1,500 weapons, including semiautomatic, large-magazine rifles used to shoot at a rapid fire.
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Powell River resident urges city council to provide time for input

Powell River resident urges city council to provide time for input

Weekly meeting schedule has hastened some decisions
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Powell River Community Forest to allocate grants during pandemic

Powell River Community Forest to allocate grants during pandemic

Organizations will receive assistance due to COVID-19 outbreak
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BCCDC sees spike in cleaning product exposure calls, warns mixing cleaning chemicals can be fatal

BCCDC sees spike in cleaning product exposure calls, warns mixing cleaning chemicals can be fatal

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) says there has been a 60 per cent spike in calls related to exposures to household cleaners and disinfectants, in the wake of COVID-19 physical distancing measures.
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City of Powell River council hears request regarding low water pressure

City of Powell River council hears request regarding low water pressure

Resident asks for funds to boost psi at his home
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 23 to 29, 2020.
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Powell River Peak wins three awards in provincial competition

Powell River Peak wins three awards in provincial competition

Ma Murray announcements recognize community newspaper excellence throughout BC
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ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC announced they will be allowing some customers to take their knowledge tests starting May 4. All knowledge tests are by appointments only and at specific ICBC locations to make sure physical distancing guidelines are followed.
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Powell River mayor monitors latest on COVID-19

Powell River mayor monitors latest on COVID-19

Dave Formosa attends meetings electronically, receives pandemic updates
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