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Board approves regional district name change

Board approves regional district name change

Staff sends all public comments to province for final decision
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Powell River Kings split series with Clippers

Powell River Kings split series with Clippers

Coach Kent Lewis says lack of consistency led to shutout loss
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Lasqueti Island trashes recycling load

Lasqueti Island trashes recycling load

Incident raises questions about how regional area handles waste
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Powell River Regional District seeks stormwater input

Powell River Regional District seeks stormwater input

Local government and transportation ministry ask electoral area residents for thoughts on drainage issues
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Finance committee recommends using Citizen Budget for public survey

Finance committee recommends using Citizen Budget for public survey

Online tool provides taxpayers with opportunities to delve into city’s financial plans
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Quick Peak: Business award nominations open

Nominations are open for Small Business BC’s 15th annual small business awards. The awards recognize the achievement of business owners and the contributions they make to their local communities.
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Regional board briefs: Designates regional park; Provides cannabis legalization comments

Designates regional park Powell River Regional District board approved a committee recommendation at its October 26 meeting to designate the 21 acres of land donated to the regional district near Dixon Road as Rossander Regional Park.
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Council briefs: Hears lease agreement; Councillor takes extended leave

Hears lease agreement A 25-year lease is being prepared for Powell River Public Library’s new home on Alberni Street.
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Police and coroner service investigate crash south of Powell River

Police and coroner service investigate crash south of Powell River

Highway accident claims life
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Quick Peak: MLA calls for investigation changes; City monitors fireworks

MLA calls for investigation changes Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons is calling on the BC Government to expand the powers of the province’s law enforcement watchdog to speed up its investigations.
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