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UPDATED: RCMP and City of Powell River respond to cannabis legalization

UPDATED: RCMP and City of Powell River respond to cannabis legalization

Province advises unlicensed retailers to close doors and apply for permit
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2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform guide: Part three

2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform guide: Part three

Third article in three-part series looks Rural-Urban proportional option
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Mount Washington resort to add zipline

Mount Washington resort to add zipline

Mount Washington Alpine resort has announced plans to proceed with a $3.5-million zipline attraction that will span 2.3 kilometres.
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Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Vancouver’s international airport says people are welcome smoke weed in its designated smoking areas post-legalization, but the Airport Authority is reminding travellers that crossing international borders with the plant is still not allowed regardle
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Powell River RCMP make drug trafficking arrests

Powell River RCMP make drug trafficking arrests

Two investigations result in charges against five people and seizure of large quantities of drugs
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Catalyst and Paper Excellence reach 'very positive' agreement

Catalyst and Paper Excellence reach 'very positive' agreement

New owner intends to maintain local operations for foreseeable future, says Paper Excellence Canada CEO
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Recent blaze in Powell River a reminder to be up to code

Recent blaze in Powell River a reminder to be up to code

Fire building codes key to prevention
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Woman uses wildlife know-how to fend off ‘dispersing’ cougar

Woman uses wildlife know-how to fend off ‘dispersing’ cougar

A woman’s mushroom picking excursion on the Sunshine Coast was cut short last Saturday after she was stalked by a male cougar, which approached her approximately five times before she was able to retreat to her vehicle.
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Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 26 to October 4, 2018.
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FortisBC asks customers to reduce gas use after pipeline rupture

FortisBC asks customers to reduce gas use after pipeline rupture

In the wake of Tuesday's rupture and fire along the Enbridge pipeline near Prince George, natural gas provide FortisBC is asking customers provincewide to reduce their usage Wednesday (Oct. 10).
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