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Provincial election hot-seat: part four

Provincial election hot-seat: part four

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates offer health care improvements
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Transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone addresses local ferries

Transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone addresses local ferries

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates use opportunity to raise transport concerns
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Province boosts parks funding

Province boosts parks funding

Environment ministry announces addition of park ranger and campsite upgrades
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Powell River Kings coach reflects on playoffs

Powell River Kings coach reflects on playoffs

Kent Lewis calls game four the turning point in series loss to Victoria
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Motor vehicle crash on Highway 101 results in fatality

Motor vehicle crash on Highway 101 results in fatality

Accident south of town Friday afternoon claims life of 58-year-old woman
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Transport minister Todd Stone announces nearly $1.5 million in local funding

Transport minister Todd Stone announces nearly $1.5 million in local funding

Airport, bike paths, trades education and tourism marketing receive boost
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Quick Peak: Mill announces new product; Province adds education funds

Mill announces new product On Thursday, March 23, Catalyst Paper Corporation announced the launch of its new lightweight food-packaging products that will be made in Powell River. The company is calling its food-grade packaging line Bistro.
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Powell River Public Library request tops grant list

Powell River Public Library request tops grant list

Fundraising committee explores options to pay library’s share of new facility
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Ferry advisory committee report eyes increasing fares

Ferry advisory committee report eyes increasing fares

Fact sheet tracks more than 100 per cent rise in rates over 13 years
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Powell River Villa drops to third division

Powell River Villa drops to third division

Disappointing season ends with soccer club losing must-win match
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