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Regional board briefs: January 6, 2015

Appoints agriculture reps: Powell River Regional District board of directors made a number of agriculture appointments at its December meeting.
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Kings sweep holiday home stand

Kings sweep holiday home stand

Four wins in five days kickstarts stretch drive
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2015 year in review: Newsmakers have their say

2015 year in review: Newsmakers have their say

Here are some of the quotable highlights from 2015: “We were very well received by the community. We met people for the first time and they were very, very friendly. That made all the difference.
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Powell River people of 2015

Powell River people of 2015

Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation elder Elsie Paul received an Aboriginal History Book prize by the Canadian Historical Association in Ottawa. She also received a Clio Lifetime Achievement Award from the association.
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2015 year in review: month by month

January: Alicia and Andrew Fairweather are the proud parents of Powell River’s first baby born in 2015. Arriving five days into the new year, baby Taurel Octavia weighs eight pounds, five ounces.
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Newsmaker of the year Community rallies around citys green heart

Newsmaker of the year Community rallies around citys green heart

Future of trees in Lot 450 remains in question
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Sino Bright project moves forward

Sino Bright project moves forward

City takes steps to rezone Townsite land for international school
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City opposes power project

City opposes power project

Council to send BC government letter against Goat Island plant
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City reviews park for Marine Avenue

City reviews park for Marine Avenue

Business association hopes green space can open in summer
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Devaud housing project suffers setback

Devaud housing project suffers setback

City staff work with housing proponents to meet safety concerns
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