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Nearly half of British Columbians within $200 of insolvency

Nearly half of British Columbians within $200 of insolvency

Latest MNP Debt Index shows attitudes toward personal financial situation in decline
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This 6-foot-long shark was recorded off the coast of B.C. (VIDEO)

This 6-foot-long shark was recorded off the coast of B.C. (VIDEO)

While they aren’t an uncommon sight in B.C. waters, marine scientists were amazed by the way a particular shark behaved during a recent expedition.
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City of Powell River finalizes purchase of PRWDC lands

City of Powell River finalizes purchase of PRWDC lands

Public consultation process will be held regarding what to do with properties
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Chief medical officer releases report on opioid OD crisis

Chief medical officer releases report on opioid OD crisis

Sunshine Coast and Powell River ‘disproportionately affected’
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Development underway to provide expansion at Powell River Airport

Development underway to provide expansion at Powell River Airport

City is a great place for aviation industry, says mayor
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Provincial legislation dictates building occupancy in Powell River

Provincial legislation dictates building occupancy in Powell River

Parking requirements not a factor
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If adopted project in Powell River will provide 40 housing units for people in need

If adopted project in Powell River will provide 40 housing units for people in need

Affordable housing complex moves through approval process
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City of Powell River amenable to Sunset Homes moving project location

City of Powell River amenable to Sunset Homes moving project location

Proponents want to shift facility’s position on property
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 18 to 24, 2019.
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Fire-damaged SUV found in northern Manitoba linked to suspects, RCMP confirm

Fire-damaged SUV found in northern Manitoba linked to suspects, RCMP confirm

Update: Mounties have confirmed that a burned-out vehicle found near Gillam, Manitoba, is linked to two Port Alberni teenagers wanted in connection to three deaths in northern B.C. Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky were last seen in Gillam, Manitoba.
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