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Summer traffic tests new BC Ferries vessel

Summer traffic tests new BC Ferries vessel

Overloads increase in July for smaller-capacity Salish Orca
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Nootka residents petition for road service

Nootka residents petition for road service

Service agreement will provide two-thirds of paving costs
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Powell River Villa prepares for upcoming season

Powell River Villa prepares for upcoming season

Soccer club opens training camp under new coach Chris McDonough
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Quick Peak: Foulds appears in court; Problem delays ferry; City unveils rainbow crosswalk

Foulds appears in court Trial dates for the man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to the June 17 deaths of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle and the shooting of Zane Hernandez will be set early next month.
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Weekend weather to clear smoky Powell River skies

Weekend weather to clear smoky Powell River skies

Wind and rain will provide medical relief for residents sensitive to smoke exposure
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Townsite residents question sewage plant location

Townsite residents question sewage plant location

Neighbours also raise questions about public consultation process
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Vandals target cars parked in Lund

Vandals target cars parked in Lund

Residents fed up with illegal parking take action against vehicles
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Census shows rise in common-law families

Powell River rate higher than provincial and national averages
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Quick Peak: BC Ferries unveils Texada ferry design; Province drops tuition charges

BC Ferries unveils Texada ferry design BC Ferries will be presenting a preliminary design for its replacement of Texada Island’s North Island Princess and is seeking the public’s thoughts.
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Board support weakens for regional government name change

Board support weakens for regional government name change

Three Powell River Regional District directors question original votes
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