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Asbestos temporarily halts renovations


BREAKING NEWS: Henderson Elementary School had its doors locked this week after asbestos was disturbed during renovations to a bathroom.
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Joyce Avenue group home will not close


UPDATE: Community Living BC (CLBC) president Rick Mowles gave his word last week in a conversation with Nicholas Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast, that the four men in the Joyce Street group home will not be moved against their and their families’ wishes.
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Celebration triggers reflections


Win Campbell (née Southcott) has lived in the same house for 64 years.
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Plane in drink


 UPDATE  – Two passengers and a pilot walked away without injury after a float plane flipped over while trying to take off from Powell Lake on Saturday, July 24.

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Incidents keep police and firefighters busy  UPDATED   Accidents, arrests and festivals made for a busy week for Powell River emergency services.
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Activists promote public ownership Proponents of keeping City of Powell River’s wastewater treatment system public presented their side of the issue at a public meeting on July 21.
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Police step up efforts on Savary RCMP are warning campers visiting Savary Island over the August long weekend that there will be police on the island enforcing liquor and public safety-related laws.
Hens ready for city life City of Powell River council has approved a pilot project that demonstrates urban hen keeping in residential zones.
Public consultation blooms City of Powell River councillors want to hear from the public before they make a decision about two zoning bylaw issues.
Board adopts charter Powell River Regional District board of directors adopted the Sustainability Charter for the Powell River Region at the July 22 board meeting.
Planting for future Planting has finished for the year with the Trees for Tomorrow program and now it’s time to watch the work grow, according to Bill Reid, Powell River parks, recreation and culture director.
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Edible Garden Tour comes to town For the second year people will have the chance to visit private yards all over town and learn how to live off the land during the Edible Garden Tour on Sunday, August 8.
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Musician writes song to celebrate history  AUDIO   Dennis Snow has lived and worked in Townsite for most of his life and has written a song that looks back on the history of the area and celebrates his home.
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Sun, sea and celebration   VIDEO/PHOTOS   – Beautiful weather kept the fun in this family annual event, now in its 47th year.
Around Town: July 30, 2010 What's happening around town this week: 
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Editorial Cartoon: July 28, 2010 What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?
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Speak to the Peak: July 28, 2010 Read the local responses then post your own comments.
Viewpoint: Notes from a newcomer I’ve been in Powell River now for three months and it was suggested that as a newcomer to the town it might be a nice idea to do a little write-up on my impressions of my new home. Here goes.
Editorial: Respect and reconciliation Reaching a century for places or people is cause for celebration and reflection. Here in our community, Townsite Heritage Society is putting on a weekend of activities to mark 100 Townsite years.
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Choppy waters greet racers One hundred and twenty-seven racers participated in the 11th annual Savary Island Fun Triathlon on Sunday, July 18.
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Hernandez wins two silver medals After missing five weeks of training with a broken ankle Cale Hernandez, 15, participated in four events and won two silver medals at last weekend’s 2010 BC Summer Games.
Pee Wee Rep team going to provincials After this past weekend’s Vancouver Island Zone playdowns in Campbell River, Powell River’s Pee Wee Rep baseball players are heading to Surrey for the provincial finals.
Labreche commits to SFU Powell River Kings alumni Mitchell Labreche will be playing for Simon Fraser University (SFU) for the 2010/11 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League season.
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Roof covers valuables Homeowners spend thousands of dollars on materials for the interior of their homes. They spend thousands more on items to furnish them with care.
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