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Week of March 1 to 7, 2011 Total calls for service = 92 Impaired driving = 4 Assaults = 6 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 11 Mischief = 2 1. March 2 4400 block Marine Avenue At 6:05 pm police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male.

Simons keeps passwords New Democratic Party leadership candidate Nicholas Simons does not have to hand over his passwords for social media accounts to the BC NDP.

Money comes from waste management service

Powell River residents can expect to pay more for electricity, possibly as soon as April 1. BC Hydro filed an application to increase its rates with the British Columbia Utilities Commission on March 1. It is seeking rate increases of 9.

Open house showcases concept

For the week of February 21 to 25, 2011 Total calls for service = 60 Impaired driving = 4 Assaults = 2 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 7 Mischief = 3 1.

Opponent claims officials misled funding body

Dragons’ Den Budding entrepreneurs have an opportunity to audition in town for a popular television show. CBC’s Dragons’ Den is holding auditions in Powell River on Wednesday, March 16.

Course teaches gaming from code up

Advisory committee to review revised process