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Union members at Powell River mill vote on contract

Union members at Powell River mill vote on contract

Catalyst Paper Corporation Unifor Local 1 employees met on June 25 to vote on a new tentative contract. Local 76 members met the same day to review the tentative agreement and were expected to vote on June 27.
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Accident places spotlight on busier roads in Powell River

Accident places spotlight on busier roads in Powell River

Powell River RCMP urge caution to drivers and motorcycle riders
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Powell River artist says theft of public art piece was planned

Powell River artist says theft of public art piece was planned

Flying dragon sculpture disappears from Nanaimo park
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Abortion demonstration in Powell River ends with RCMP stepping in

Abortion demonstration in Powell River ends with RCMP stepping in

Individuals on pro-life and pro-choice sides accuse each other of violence
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They’ve lost loved ones, now they’re rallying to decriminalize illicit drugs

They’ve lost loved ones, now they’re rallying to decriminalize illicit drugs

More than 200 people gathered on the lawn of the legislature on Saturday to support Moms Stop the Harm, a Canadian network of families and allies who have lost loved ones to drug overdose.
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Warning issued as number of B.C. drowning deaths rise

Warning issued as number of B.C. drowning deaths rise

With summer officially here, and warm weather in the forecast for much of the province, the BC Coroners Service urges residents and visitors to take extra care when they are near rivers, lakes or the ocean.
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BC Ferries changes Powell River-Texada Island schedule

BC Ferries changes Powell River-Texada Island schedule

Beginning Wednesday, June 27, BC Ferries is adding extra sailings on the Powell River-Texada Island route for the summer.
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Canadian winemakers uncork ad campaign to 'Free My Grapes'

Canadian winemakers uncork ad campaign to 'Free My Grapes'

People asked to write politicians demanding direct-to-consumer shipments
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Shopify chosen to build non-medical cannabis sales platform in B.C.

Shopify chosen to build non-medical cannabis sales platform in B.C.

Wanna buy some non-medical pot online in B.C.? Shopify Inc. will be the one building the pot platform. The Liquor Distribution Branch has selected the e-commerce company to build a platform for the online sale of non-medical cannabis to the public.
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City of Powell River responds to anti-abortion event at Willingdon Beach

City of Powell River responds to anti-abortion event at Willingdon Beach

Powell River Pro-Life Society to place 10,000 small flags at Loggers Memorial Bowl
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