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BC Ferries’ second quarter results show pandemic continues to hurt bottom line

BC Ferries’ second quarter results show pandemic continues to hurt bottom line

BC Ferries says the provincial health orders that were put in place Nov. 8 for Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health, and expanded provincewide Nov.
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Short film made by students in Powell River wins prize

Short film made by students in Powell River wins prize

The Emergency Brake features strong environmental message
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On-demand transit vehicle arrives in Powell River

On-demand transit vehicle arrives in Powell River

Zunga Bus will provide new type of service in the city
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Burnaby biotech company starts human trials of oral COVID-19 vaccine

Burnaby biotech company starts human trials of oral COVID-19 vaccine

Symvivo received funding of up to $2.8 million from the federal government’s National Research Council
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City of Powell River Council to examine sidewalk policy

City of Powell River Council to examine sidewalk policy

Inspection and maintenance report outlines rules
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Powell River angler seeks city support for fish restocking program

Powell River angler seeks city support for fish restocking program

City of Powell River councillors were recently presented with two views of restocking fish in the lakes of the Powell River region.
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BC Ferries to update community on working group consultations

BC Ferries to update community on working group consultations

BC Ferries is planning a virtual meeting Nov. 25 to give Sunshine Coast residents their first look at what the working group formed earlier this fall has come up with.
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Today is World Toilet Day

Today is World Toilet Day

Today, Nov. 19, is World Toilet Day apparently and it’s no joke. It is, in fact, an official United Nations international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. According to the U.N., worldwide, 4.
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Powell River resident receives award for promoting historic district

Powell River resident receives award for promoting historic district

Heritage Society of BC recognizes volunteer efforts of Townsite advocate Ann Nelson
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Cyclist advocates for route upgrades north of Powell River

Cyclist advocates for route upgrades north of Powell River

Wildwood resident says road to Lund is dangerous
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