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B.C. government unveils budget big on social spending, low on new taxes

B.C. government unveils budget big on social spending, low on new taxes

Parents will receive a larger child benefit until their child is 18, students will no longer have to pay interest on B.C.
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UPDATED: Powell River Public Library employees vote to strike

UPDATED: Powell River Public Library employees vote to strike

CUPE and library board at impasse over latest offer
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Police Patrol: Powell River Crime Report

Police Patrol: Powell River Crime Report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 7 to 13, 2019 Total calls for service = 86 Thefts = 3 Assaults = 3 Impaired driving = 4 Mischief = 6 Break and enter = 10 February 11 Michigan Avenue, 4500 Block At approximately 9 am police respo
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Friends push for regional park in Powell River

Friends push for regional park in Powell River

Recreation area south of town privately owned by Island Timberlands
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City of Powell River moves closer to Airbnb policy

City of Powell River moves closer to Airbnb policy

Terminology would add new category of short-term rentals for investors
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City of Powell River moves forward on application for agricultural land inclusion

City of Powell River moves forward on application for agricultural land inclusion

Application must receive qathet Regional District approval before going to Agricultural Land Commission
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Friends push for regional park

Friends push for regional park

Recreation area south of Powell River privately owned by Island Timberlands
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City monitors healthy activity of Powell River

City monitors healthy activity of Powell River

Trends show increased usage of trails, parks and recreation complex
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Snow shuts down city services

Snow shuts down city services

A snowfall warning remains in effect today, Tuesday, February 12. A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 15 centimetres to 25 centimetres is expected. BC Transit is now operational.
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Major hurdle clears in sale of Catalyst

Major hurdle clears in sale of Catalyst

Competition Bureau decision sides with Paper Excellence and Powell River mill
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