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Powell River Regional District calls in 911 expert for Lasqueti Island

Powell River Regional District calls in 911 expert for Lasqueti Island

Local government continues review of remote area’s emergency system
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Quick Peak: Feds issue air quality warning; Contractors pass on park; Corp adds sailing

Feds issue air quality warning Environment Canada issued an air quality warning Tuesday, August 1, for Powell River that will remain in effect until Thursday, August 3, as smoke from BC wildfires enters the area.
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Regional District briefs: Funds for food policy; Accepts name change report

Funds for food policy Powell River Regional District board voted at its Thursday, July 27, meeting to provide $5,000 in assistance to the Powell River Food Policy Council, a group developing recommendations for the Powell River region’s local governm
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Province raises disability and social assistance

Province raises disability and social assistance

Welfare program increases of $100 per month slated for September
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Nicholas Simons to chair children and youth committee

Nicholas Simons to chair children and youth committee

Powell River Sunshine Coast MLA brings frontline experience to government task
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Quick Peak: Foulds makes court appearance; Parade cancellation causes confusion

Foulds makes court appearance The man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to the June 17 shooting deaths of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle, and shooting of Zane Hernandez, appeared by video in Campbell River Pr
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Powell River Villa loses challenge game

Powell River Villa loses challenge game

Soccer club falls in last chance to stay in division two
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Council briefs: Opts out of consultation; Amends bylaws for street vending;

Opts out of consultation City of Powell River council voted at its meeting on Thursday, July 20, to opt out of leading a public consultation process required by the provincial government to change a local establishment’s liquor licence.
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Fire ban continues as wildfire risk remains high

Fire ban continues as wildfire risk remains high

Provincial officials to step up enforcement as hot weather continues
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Anti-poverty group fuels regional funding debate

Anti-poverty group fuels regional funding debate

Friends of Powell River requests free youth access to recreation complex
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