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Quick Peak: Ferry breakdowns

A breakdown due to a fuel oil cooler was something out of the ordinary for the North Island Princess, said BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall.
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City of Powell River considers transportation options

Lengthening airport runway tops priority list
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That Sugar Vault lounge owners appeal to council

That Sugar Vault lounge owners appeal to council

Business licence restrictions contested at council meeting
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Grant keeps Texada Island elementary school open

Provincial government earmarks $200,000 for island school
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Illegal fishing more prevalent on Powell River beaches

Illegal fishing more prevalent on Powell River beaches

Tourist and local fishers engage in poaching activities
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Charges laid in Marine Inn drug bust

Two of six suspects charged with cocaine possession in raid
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Suspects sought in two Townsite incidents

Suspects sought in two Townsite incidents

Children affected by reported abduction attempt and indecent exposure
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Powell River Regional District receives $6 million for resource-recovery project at former dump

Powell River Regional District receives $6 million for resource-recovery project at former dump

Five-year project includes resource-recovery centre and former waste-incinerator site cleanup
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Powell River governments report spending

More than $22.1 million spent on transactions $25,000 and up in 2015
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Sunshine Coast Connector here to stay, says owner

Sunshine Coast Connector here to stay, says owner

Ridership on new bus line increases with summer tourism bump
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