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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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Household garbage a problem in City of Powell River trash containers

Household garbage a problem in City of Powell River trash containers

Some bins have been removed because of abuse
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City of Powell River reports building permit value up 60 per cent so far this year

City of Powell River reports building permit value up 60 per cent so far this year

Construction on the rise over last year, according to report
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City of Powell River councillors receive recommendations on economic development

City of Powell River councillors receive recommendations on economic development

Former mayoral candidate outlines thoughts on how to improve investment climate
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City cordons off Powell River Public Library area due to safety concerns

City cordons off Powell River Public Library area due to safety concerns

City of Powell River has cordoned off the front of Powell River Public Library due to public safety issues with the building’s exterior brick façade.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 8 to 14, 2019.
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Youth forum in Powell River to explore ideas on climate change

Youth forum in Powell River to explore ideas on climate change

Young residents dedicate efforts toward making a difference
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