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qathet Regional District director elected to AVICC board

qathet Regional District director elected to AVICC board

Mark Gisborne 'honoured' by Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities selection
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Coastal Fire Centre rescinds burning prohibitions

Coastal Fire Centre rescinds burning prohibitions

Open fires will be permitted throughout the region, including Powell River
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Veterans are being ignored, says North Island-Powell River MP

Veterans are being ignored, says North Island-Powell River MP

Throne speech does not mention Canada’s service men and women, says Rachel Blaney
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding awaits candidate announcements

Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding awaits candidate announcements

Only NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons confirmed so far; Greens and Liberals announcements pending
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Tla'amin Nation reports total of 36 positive COVID-19 cases since September 7

Tla'amin Nation reports total of 36 positive COVID-19 cases since September 7

Tla’amin Nation is reporting 36 COVID-19 positive cases. According to a media release from the nation, this number reflects the total number of cases reported in Tla’amin since September 7.
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North Island-Powell River MP comments on throne speech

North Island-Powell River MP comments on throne speech

Rachel Blaney says government has yet to deliver for Canadians
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Overdose deaths hit new record during dual public health emergencies

Overdose deaths hit new record during dual public health emergencies

While many have been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia has been dealing with a second public health emergency: overdose deaths. B.C. now has a record of six straight months with over 100 illicit drug toxicity deaths.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 17 to 23, 2020.
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B.C. election results might not be available for weeks after voting day

B.C. election results might not be available for weeks after voting day

An increase in the use of mail-in ballots could mean British Columbians won’t find out who won the election until weeks after voting day on Oct. 24. While votes cast on voting day and in advance polls are counted on Oct.
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Powell River committee busy with new fire hall

Powell River committee busy with new fire hall

Architect consultants visit for meeting
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