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Mid-season report: Powell River Kings playoff contenders

Mid-season report: Powell River Kings playoff contenders

BC junior hockey team is strong from back to front
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Solutions sought for emergency shelter in Powell River

Solutions sought for emergency shelter in Powell River

Community leaders discuss options to bring homeless indoors
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City of Powell River looks at utility increases

Staff present operating costs for budget deliberations
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Quick Peak: Construction worker dies in fall; Seniors town hall; Oysters warning

Construction worker dies in fall The death of a former Powell River resident at a Saanich construction site has his loved ones looking for changes in workplace safety standards.
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Charges pending in Lund Harbour boat incident

Charges pending in Lund Harbour boat incident

Damaged vessel causes fuel spill in Lund waters
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Quick Peak: Premier Christy Clark visits

Premier Christy Clark will visit Powell River on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 24, for a meet and greet hosted by Powell River Chamber of Commerce.
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New Westview ferry Salish Orca arrives in BC

New Westview ferry Salish Orca arrives in BC

Hybrid-powered vessel completes 50-day cross-Atlantic journey
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Quick Peak: Snow removal; Renovations proceed

Snow removal More snow may have fallen on Powell River in the past month than usual, but the city has fared well compared to its neighbours, said director of infrastructure Tor Birtig.
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Province grants Powell River palliative care funds

Province grants Powell River palliative care funds

BC puts $400,000 toward four hospice beds in local area
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Texada Island quarry talks fail to produce deal

Texada Island quarry talks fail to produce deal

Lafarge not ready to protect seniority rights, says Steelworkers union
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