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Property committee members want action from Powell River Council

Property committee members want action from Powell River Council

Four individuals who are part of the city-owned properties group call for revision of structure
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Questions mount for federal World Cup funding

Questions mount for federal World Cup funding

The next men's World Cup will feature a record 48 nations and a 104-match schedule.
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Tla’amin resident addresses quotes made in New Westminster Times

Tla’amin resident addresses quotes made in New Westminster Times

Written clarification offered by Maynard Harry regarding story last month
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Second alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for $100K fine

Second alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for $100K fine

Accountant Anthony Kevin Jackson of West Vancouver admitted to participating in "a scheme that was abusive to the capital market," the B.C. Securities Commission stated following a settlement agreement.
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Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade

Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade

According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, average municipal approval timelines for housing projects in 2022 spanned from three months to nearly three years, depending on the city.
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B.C. wineries eligible for $177M in federal funding

B.C. wineries eligible for $177M in federal funding

Wineries eligible for grants after cold snap and wildfires; application period opens in April.
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Financial amendments voted on by City of Powell River Council

Financial amendments voted on by City of Powell River Council

First three readings given to update 2023 five-year financial plan
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Baldrey: Will B.C.'s new patient ratio system help ease health care pressures?

Baldrey: Will B.C.'s new patient ratio system help ease health care pressures?

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes the province's recent policy announcement regarding nurses have promising potential.
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Eight skiers rescued after being trapped in B.C. backcountry

Eight skiers rescued after being trapped in B.C. backcountry

Eight people were part of three separate ski groups that got stuck in dangerous avalanche terrain.
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Lost snowboarder found hypothermic, dehydrated in 'spicy' avalanche terrain

Lost snowboarder found hypothermic, dehydrated in 'spicy' avalanche terrain

North Shore Rescue volunteers locate a lost snowboarder who had no avalanche safety equipment and a dead cellphone.
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