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City of Powell River releases regional recreation study

City of Powell River releases regional recreation study

Community discussions expected throughout 2017
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Person of the year: Dave Formosa

Person of the year: Dave Formosa

Mayor in the news throughout 2016
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Newsmaker of the year: Tla’amin Nation

Newsmaker of the year: Tla’amin Nation

After more than two decades in the making, Tla’amin’s treaty enactment was the most significant story of 2016
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It happened in 2016: A year of infrastructure development for Powell River

It happened in 2016: A year of infrastructure development for Powell River

Wastewater plans gain approval and major grants received
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Stillwater tops Powell River Regional District agendas

Stillwater tops Powell River Regional District agendas

Committees hear request for changes to improve access to beach and climbing area
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Quick Peak: School board elections; Salish Orca reaches Pacific

No change in school board elections Annual elections were held for School District 47 board of education on Tuesday, December 13. The elections are mandated each year throughout the board’s four-year term.
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Employment service society looks to partner with City of Powell River

Non-profit pitches shared space
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Goat Island hydro project advances

Goat Island hydro project advances

Regional district directors weigh in on power projects
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Jack Barr responds to city council

Jack Barr responds to city council

Letter outlines challenges with dilapidated building in city centre
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Council briefs: Applies for solar grant; Adopts parking bylaw

Applies for solar grant City of Powell River council approved the application for a federal infrastructure planning grant at its meeting on Thursday, December 15.
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