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Committee sees new Texada Island official community plan

Committee sees new Texada Island official community plan

Process involves extensive community engagement
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Powell River mayor reports on economic development

Powell River mayor reports on economic development

Airport and marijuana projects continue to move forward, says Dave Formosa
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City of Powell River staff recommends dissolving waterfront development corporation

City of Powell River staff recommends dissolving waterfront development corporation

Entity was established for developing waterfront projects
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Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Jars of the Heinz brand Turkey Stew were sold in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan
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City of Powell River to purchase new ice edger for recreation complex

City of Powell River to purchase new ice edger for recreation complex

Electric model will have lower life cycle cost than propane version
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Green Party EDA hosts Furstenau at event in Powell River

Green Party EDA hosts Furstenau at event in Powell River

Cowichan Valley MLA also meets with community leaders during visit
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City of Powell River to examine automated garbage pickup

City of Powell River to examine automated garbage pickup

New system would eliminate $2 garbage tag system now in place
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Leave the seal pups alone, rescue centre warns

Leave the seal pups alone, rescue centre warns

Increase in human interference cases involving harbour seal pups
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B.C. overdose numbers falling

B.C. overdose numbers falling

Illicit drug deaths down month-over-month, year-over-year
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B.C. Ferries doubles Q1 profits; increased sailings, more passengers

B.C. Ferries doubles Q1 profits; increased sailings, more passengers

By carrying record vehicle and passenger numbers, B.C. Ferries doubled its first-quarter profit in fiscal 2020, compared with last year, according to an earnings report released Thursday. For the three months ended June 30, B.C. Ferries saw a $12.
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