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Expedia recognizes Powell River’s history and charm

Expedia recognizes Powell River’s history and charm

Travel magazine recognizes community for history and charm
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Too many people are dying because they took drugs alone: report

Too many people are dying because they took drugs alone: report

Too many people are dying because they’re doing drugs alone. That’s one of the takeaways from a new report released by the BC Coroners Service, with additional details on British Columbians who have died in the illicit drug overdose crisis.
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LNG Canada decision could come next week: report

LNG Canada decision could come next week: report

A final investment decision on the $40-million LNG Canada project could come as soon as Oct. 5, according to a report from Bloomberg News. The news agency reports that plans are underway for an Oct.
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City of Powell River addresses cycling concern in Cranberry

City of Powell River addresses cycling concern in Cranberry

Designated bike lane affects bottom line, says store manager
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You can study emergency and security management in-person at the Justice Institute next fall

You can study emergency and security management in-person at the Justice Institute next fall

Students interested in studying emergency and security management have a new option at the Justice Institute of B.C.
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Referendum info cards in the mail

Referendum info cards in the mail

Referendum information cards have started arriving in mailboxes this week in anticipation of the mail-in vote on changing the provincial voting system. In the lead-up to the referendum, Elections B.C. is asking B.C.
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Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 18 to 26, 2018
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Young Powell River actor receives first nominations

Young Powell River actor receives first nominations

Madyx Whiteway up for two awards for performance work
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qathet Regional District director announces retirement

qathet Regional District director announces retirement

Colin Palmer reflects on 26 years of service in local government
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Leader of the Conservatives wants Trudeau to appeal pipeline ruling

Leader of the Conservatives wants Trudeau to appeal pipeline ruling

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the federal Liberals should both appeal the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion before the Supreme Court of Canada and legislate the project into existence.
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