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Moths wreak havoc in Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland

Moths wreak havoc in Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland

Western and phantom hemlock loopers defoliate conifer trees
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COVID-19 outbreak prompts Powell River Regional Hospital District to write letters

COVID-19 outbreak prompts Powell River Regional Hospital District to write letters

Committee commends Tla’amin Nation, wants transparency from Vancouver Coastal Health
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Horgan evades question of snap election, as Furstenau named Green leader

Horgan evades question of snap election, as Furstenau named Green leader

B.C. Premier John Horgan continued to evade questions Monday on whether he plans to call a snap election this month. The premier has been peppered with election questions over the past few weeks. The fixed election date is 13 months away.
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Furstenau wins Green leadership amid speculation of a fall election

Furstenau wins Green leadership amid speculation of a fall election

Darwin eliminated after third-place finish on first ballot
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Ice surface back in place in Powell River

Ice surface back in place in Powell River

Recreation complex opening outlined at city council meeting
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Tla’amin Nation extends shelter-in-place order

Tla’amin Nation extends shelter-in-place order

Tla’amin Nation’s shelter-in-place order has been extended.
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B.C.'s new lung cancer screening program the first of its kind in Canada: premier

B.C.'s new lung cancer screening program the first of its kind in Canada: premier

B.C. is launching a new lung cancer screening program — the first of its kind in Canada — Premier John Horgan announced Monday. The program is exepcted to be fully operational by 2022. Horgan said it’s the first such program in Canada.
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City of Powell River adopts annual report

City of Powell River adopts annual report

Document outlines objectives and measures
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UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

The cable cut mirrors an act of suspected sabotage last year that cost over $5 million
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City of Powell River Council finalizes waterfront development corporation

City of Powell River Council finalizes waterfront development corporation

Corporation’s audits complete
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