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Powell River council chooses design for wastewater treatment plant

Powell River council chooses design for wastewater treatment plant

City moves forward with natural integration theme after public engagement meeting
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Council briefs: Launches department website; Enhances ocean viewing

Council briefs: Launches department website; Enhances ocean viewing

Launches department website A new website has been launched by City of Powell River’s parks, recreation and culture department.
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Police brief: RCMP investigate death at Mowat Bay

Police brief: RCMP investigate death at Mowat Bay

An 85-year-old male resident of Powell River was found deceased at the Mowat Bay parking lot on May 23.
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City of Powell River council considers poultry propositions

City of Powell River council considers poultry propositions

Review of animal bylaw may increase number of chickens residents can keep
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Quick Peaks: City releases supplier costs; Buses cover Lund Festival

Quick Peaks: City releases supplier costs; Buses cover Lund Festival

City releases supplier costs City of Powell River paid $18,420,445 to suppliers of goods and services in 2017. The information was publicly released at a special city council meeting on May 10.
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 14 to 23, 2018 Total calls for service: 137 Theft: 8 Mischief: 6 Assault: 3 Thursday, May 17; Duncan Street, 7300 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a break and enter to an industrial trailer
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Advocates push for traffic changes

Advocates push for traffic changes

Safety concerns increase near Brooks Secondary School, say educators and counsellor
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City of Powell River enforces clean up of rubbish and noxious weeds

City of Powell River enforces clean up of rubbish and noxious weeds

Property owners face $150 tickets for messy yards
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Builders catch on to building green

Builders catch on to building green

City of Powell River pushes for new homes to be solar- and electric vehicle-ready
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Quick Peaks: RCMP steps up presence; Speed limit changes; Wildfire risk increases

Quick Peaks: RCMP steps up presence; Speed limit changes; Wildfire risk increases

RCMP steps up presence Powell River RCMP will be on the lookout for impaired drivers over Victoria Day long weekend. The weekend coincides with a province-wide enforcement blitz to target high-risk behaviours such as speeding and distracted driving.
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