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Powell River climbers voice opposition to Eldred Valley hydro project

Powell River climbers voice opposition to Eldred Valley hydro project

Proposed Alterra Power Corporation plant endangers popular climbing location
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Catalyst Paper Corporation a target for takeover

Catalyst Paper Corporation a target for takeover

Company states acquisition would provide significant capital for growth
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Council briefs: Releases closed meeting dispensary decisions

Council briefs: Releases closed meeting dispensary decisions

City releases closed meeting dispensary decisions City of Powell River council went public with the contents of its Thursday, May 5, in-camera meeting regarding medical marijuana dispensaries opening up in the city.
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City of Powell River to investigate regulating dispensaries

City of Powell River to investigate regulating dispensaries

Concerned residents voice need for reliable medical marijuana
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Open fire bans begin

Open fire bans begin

All burning illegal except contained campfires
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City of Powell River municipal taxes creep up

City of Powell River municipal taxes creep up

Homeowners could pay more per year
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Quick Peak: Educators win grant; City names staff

Quick Peak: Educators win grant; City names staff

Educators win grant Let’s Talk Trash, Powell River’s waste management education program, has been named a community champion and awarded a $2,500 grant from Multi-Material BC (MMBC).
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Arts council denies grants during transition

Arts council denies grants during transition

Four of ten community applicants receive funds under spring intake
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Hospitality tax will affect tourism to Powell River area

Hospitality tax will affect tourism to Powell River area

Accommodation association folds in wake of increase
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Black bears return home

Black bears return home

Conservation officers unsure if animals will survive in the wild
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