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Publisher/editor Jason Schreurs announces March departure

Publisher/editor Jason Schreurs announces March departure

As of March 9, 2018, Jason Schreurs will be leaving his post as publisher/editor of Powell River Peak. Jason began at the Peak in September 2015 and became publisher in January 2016.
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Long-lost NASA satellite found alive by Creeker

Long-lost NASA satellite found alive by Creeker

Astronomy
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Council briefs: Recommends camera-surveillance policy; Recommends sports hall of fame approval

Recommends camera-surveillance policy Responding to a letter and petition from Powell River North Harbour moorage holders regarding the replacement a malfunctioning surveillance camera, City of Powell River committee of the whole directed staff to dr
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Fred Chinn announces departure from Catalyst

Fred Chinn announces departure from Catalyst

Company confirms vice president and general manager change at Powell River Division
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City of Powell River seeks improved bus service

City of Powell River seeks improved bus service

Council considers extra routes and stop at recreation complex
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Partners crave creative economy

Partners crave creative economy

Technology development proponents return to the drawing board
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Storms raise evacuation question

Storms raise evacuation question

Isolation presents emergency-response challenges for disaster planning
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Quick Peak: Library budget debate continues; Judge dismisses coal case

Library budget debate continues Powell River Public Library is unlikely to receive its full funding request from City of Powell River.
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Powell River Kings fire coach and GM Kent Lewis

Powell River Kings fire coach and GM Kent Lewis

Decision comes just as team clinches playoff spot
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Regional briefs: Updates VCH food service issue; Receives development opposition correspondence

Updates VCH food service issue Powell River Regional District Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer reported at the regular regional district board meeting on January 25 that he attended a Vancouver Coastal Health liaison meeting where all the issue
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