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New Year’s message from Powell River Chamber of Commerce

New Year’s message from Powell River Chamber of Commerce

"As we look ahead to 2025, I am filled with optimism for what the year will bring." ~ Dave Formosa
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B.C. drug dealer jailed almost five years

B.C. drug dealer jailed almost five years

Michael Gallant pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine and carfentanil for the purposes of trafficking.
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Overwhelmed breeder surrenders 11 labradoodle puppies to BC SPCA just before holidays

Overwhelmed breeder surrenders 11 labradoodle puppies to BC SPCA just before holidays

The puppies will be available for adoption early in the new year.
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B.C. fraudster owing $21.7M to investors has pension payments revoked

B.C. fraudster owing $21.7M to investors has pension payments revoked

Earle Douglas Pasquill owes investors $21.7M after committing fraud against them; Pasquill will now have his pension funds forfeited to the B.C. Securities Commission.
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Federal Liberals polling at historical lows: Angus Reid

Federal Liberals polling at historical lows: Angus Reid

Most voters who supported the party in 2021 are now looking elsewhere, says the poll results.
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Is setting goals or resolutions for 2025 a good idea?

Is setting goals or resolutions for 2025 a good idea?

Ask an Expert: Karina Inkster
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How a Roberts Creek company helped save 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show

How a Roberts Creek company helped save 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show

Cavallo Hoof Boots saved the day when stage and entrance for NFL 2024 Christmas Day performance, turned out to be too slippery for the horses.
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'Russian roulette': B.C. fatal hit-and-run driver jailed five years

'Russian roulette': B.C. fatal hit-and-run driver jailed five years

Eoghan Byrne was struck and killed while crossing West 4th Avenue at Arbutus Street in June 2022.
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Powell River Council receives resource recovery funding request

Powell River Council receives resource recovery funding request

Councillors ask for staff report into allocating funds to pay off remaining debt for new facility per qRD suggestion
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Rotten avocados are not a reason to call 911: E-Comm

Rotten avocados are not a reason to call 911: E-Comm

Other calls received in 2024 included directions to Shoppers Drug Mart, a neighbour wearing too much cologne and domesticated-looking bunnies in a park.
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