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B.C. Ferries plans new wave of five big replacement ships

B.C. Ferries plans new wave of five big replacement ships

B.C. Ferries is heading into a major construction project to replace existing C-class ferries with five new vessels.
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New deal with Catalyst gives wage hike to Powell River workers

New deal with Catalyst gives wage hike to Powell River workers

Unions ratify contract
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City of Powell River considers locations for beach volleyball

City of Powell River considers locations for beach volleyball

Parks, recreation and culture department rejects Willingdon Beach as possible site
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Province funds elder abuse awareness programs

Province funds elder abuse awareness programs

Seniors First BC estimates about eight per cent of B.C. seniors experience some form of abuse – but that number could be even higher as many older adults are often reluctant to report abuse.
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Powell River metal sculptor’s artwork found in Nanaimo library parking lot

Powell River metal sculptor’s artwork found in Nanaimo library parking lot

Police locate Rock Dragon sculpture
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RCMP and ICBC boost enforcement to combat impaired driving this weekend

RCMP and ICBC boost enforcement to combat impaired driving this weekend

This Canada Day long weekend, RCMP will be teaming up with ICBC to enforce stricter CounterAttack road checks across the province for impaired drivers. Every year, an average of 65 people are killed in impairment-related crashes in B.C.
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Tariffs slow completion of coast guard station in Powell River

Tariffs slow completion of coast guard station in Powell River

Manufacturer of prefabricated modular components forced to import aluminum from China
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Do your part to prevent wildfires this long weekend

Do your part to prevent wildfires this long weekend

Last week’s record-high temperatures, widespread lightning storms and a dramatic spike in wildfire activity served as stark reminders of how quickly B.C.’s landscapes can dry out, and how important it is to prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Powell River residents witness YOGN-82’s voyage to the bottom of the sea

Powell River residents witness YOGN-82’s voyage to the bottom of the sea

Iconic Hulk sinks perfectly and sits in pristine condition off Willingdon Beach
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 20 to 27, 2018 Total calls for service: 105 Theft: 4 Mischief: 4 Assault: 2 Friday, June 22; Omineca Avenue, 4400 block Powell River RCMP received a report of mischief to a brown 2000 Chrysler Cirrus.
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