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Distracted driving ticket costs the same as a trip to Whistler, says ICBC

Distracted driving ticket costs the same as a trip to Whistler, says ICBC

Not putting your phone down while driving could lead to a ticket that costs you the same amount as a weekend trip to Whistler. This month, ICBC and police officers are reminding drivers to “take a break” from their phones while on the roads.
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City of Powell River Council approves permit for housing complex

City of Powell River Council approves permit for housing complex

Development will provide four-storey building with 42 rental units
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Delgamuukw did not settle the question of Wet’suwet’en title

Delgamuukw did not settle the question of Wet’suwet’en title

As protests in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs opposed to the Coastal GasLink pipeline continue to rage across the country, a number of Wet’suwet’en and their supporters have pointed to the landmark Delgamuukw decision to support their posi
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Fire in Powell River results in death of resident

Fire in Powell River results in death of resident

Apartment complex on Quebec Avenue had to be evacuated
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Legislature protesters demand that pipeline permits be revoked

Legislature protesters demand that pipeline permits be revoked

Indigenous Youth for Wet’suwet’en, who have been occupying the stone steps of the B.C.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 20 to February 26, 2020.
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Property owners in Powell River withdraw request for land purchase

Property owners in Powell River withdraw request for land purchase

Letters of objection prompt owners to not proceed
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Highway signs featuring shíshálh place names to be up by end of March

Highway signs featuring shíshálh place names to be up by end of March

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) says it plans to have she shashishalhem-English dual language road signs installed along Highway 101 by the end of March.
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qathet Regional District directors provided financial plan overview

qathet Regional District directors provided financial plan overview

Budget’s final adoption will be on March 30
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Powell River-based music association makes pitch for continued funding

Powell River-based music association makes pitch for continued funding

PRISMA outlines relevance to city and regional governments
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