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Let's Talk Trash withdraws request for City of Powell River funding

Let's Talk Trash withdraws request for City of Powell River funding

Team will look for alternative funding sources for resource-recovery centre videos
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Starbucks is bringing back the S’mores Frappuccino

Starbucks is bringing back the S’mores Frappuccino

Starbucks is bringing back the S’mores Frappuccino for a limited run, and the season of sugary fun kicks off on Tuesday April 30
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B.C.'s top health officer calls for decriminalization of drug possession

B.C.'s top health officer calls for decriminalization of drug possession

British Columbians should no longer face jail time or a criminal record for possessing small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use, the provincial health officer states in a new report. Dr.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 18 to 24, 2019.
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City of Powell River council to consider bike lane compromise for Mitchell Brothers store

City of Powell River council to consider bike lane compromise for Mitchell Brothers store

Committee of the whole debates options for taking care of problem
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Powell River Airport runway expansion will be put out to tender this spring

Powell River Airport runway expansion will be put out to tender this spring

City has to consider changes to Transport Canada regulations
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DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials will be in Langford for a public meeting today (April 23), gathering feedback on a plan to protect and recover endangered southern resident killer whales.
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Kaykers found safe after search off Lasqueti Island

Kaykers found safe after search off Lasqueti Island

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Victoria says the search for two kayakers reported missing Monday night in the area of Lasqueti Island ended late Tuesday morning after the pair was found safe in Welcome Passage.
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City of Powell River to contemplate buying waterfront development corporation properties

City of Powell River to contemplate buying waterfront development corporation properties

Loan guarantee on lands has to be paid out in August
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DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

DFO seeks feedback on new measures to protect orcas

Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials will be in Langford for a public meeting today, gathering feedback on a plan to protect and recover endangered southern resident killer whales.
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