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Quick Peak: Body recovered

A two-day search for a 16-year-old exchange student came to an end after RCMP divers located the body of the missing South Korean teen in Malibu Rapids, approximately 60 km northeast of Powell River, in the early evening, Friday, June 10.
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Regional board briefs: Fixed link; carbon reductions

Fixed link Powell River Regional District announced at its Thursday, June 9, committee of the whole meeting that West Vancouver-Sea-to-Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy will be in Powell River to host a community stakeholders meeting for the first round of engag
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Powell River cops quell ticketing rumours

Powell River cops quell ticketing rumours

Social media spreads exaggerated reports of police presence
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Powell River Villa players stay on ball in upstart soccer league

Powell River Villa players stay on ball in upstart soccer league

Local footie squad keep in shape and look for new talent
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Mayor Dave Formosa drives development

Mayor Dave Formosa drives development

City of Powell River council benefits from business-minded leader
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Ferry Advisory Committee to meet with BC Ferries

Ferry Advisory Committee to meet with BC Ferries

Summer schedule change causes problems for local industries
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Augusta Recyclers garbage pile grows

Augusta Recyclers garbage pile grows

Expanding waste cause for concern, says resident
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Powell River teen in stable condition after severe electric shock

Powell River teen in stable condition after severe electric shock

Two local youths air evacuated to Vancouver after incident
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Powell River RCMP raid medical marijuana dispensary

Powell River RCMP raid medical marijuana dispensary

Large amount of cannabis and undisclosed amount of cash seized
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Fire crews battle Stillwater blaze

Fire crews battle Stillwater blaze

Two outbuildings lost to flames in fire south of town
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