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Friday, March 5, 2021 11:45 AM
A new inclusive employment pilot project is providing eligible Powell River residents with on-the-job work experience and skills training while they earn a fair wage in a new social enterprise.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:30 AM
A new organics processing facility will produce Class A compost, support agriculture and food security for the Tla’amin Nation, service the qathet Regional District and Powell River, and provide new jobs and economic opportunities.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:00 AM
Construction is underway on over 40 new affordable rental homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities in Powell River.
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Friday, November 8, 2019 2:45 PM
People experiencing homelessness in Powell River are settling into safe, secure homes with support services as new permanent housing opens in their community.
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Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:04 AM
People of all ages and abilities in Powell River will have more opportunities to get involved in fun, community-based sport programs during the coming year through the joint federal-provincial BC Sport Participation Program (BCSPP).
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:00 AM
Drivers can look forward to smoother travelling along Highway 101 on the Sunshine Coast as the ministry prepares to resurface a stretch of highway between Powell River and Lund.
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Monday, May 13, 2019 9:30 AM
A new $15 fee is being applied to two recreation sites in the Powell River area that are being upgraded to fee-for-service sites to provide better camping services.
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Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:15 AM
As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce wildfire threats, the B.C. government is providing more than $53,000 in community resiliency investment grants to support projects on the Sunshine Coast.
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Friday, April 12, 2019 12:40 PM
People in coastal communities are benefiting from improved ferry service, including 2,700 additional round trips per year, a 15% fare reduction on smaller and northern routes, a fare freeze on major routes and free passenger travel for seniors, Monday through Thursday.
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Friday, March 29, 2019 1:30 PM
Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of British Columbia is providing $204,260 to Community Futures Sunshine Coast, the City of Powell River, Tla’amin First Nation and the District of Sechelt for four projects on the Sunshine Coast.
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