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Canadian winemakers uncork ad campaign to 'Free My Grapes'

Canadian winemakers uncork ad campaign to 'Free My Grapes'

People asked to write politicians demanding direct-to-consumer shipments
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Shopify chosen to build non-medical cannabis sales platform in B.C.

Shopify chosen to build non-medical cannabis sales platform in B.C.

Wanna buy some non-medical pot online in B.C.? Shopify Inc. will be the one building the pot platform. The Liquor Distribution Branch has selected the e-commerce company to build a platform for the online sale of non-medical cannabis to the public.
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City of Powell River responds to anti-abortion event at Willingdon Beach

City of Powell River responds to anti-abortion event at Willingdon Beach

Powell River Pro-Life Society to place 10,000 small flags at Loggers Memorial Bowl
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Drivers urged to keep their pets safe on summer road trips

Drivers urged to keep their pets safe on summer road trips

ICBC and the BC SPCA are urging pet owners to drive smart and consider the safety of their animals when they’re in a vehicle.
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City of Powell River receives report on cannabis sales survey

City of Powell River receives report on cannabis sales survey

Public discussion raises issue of access to medicinal marijuana
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B.C. changes aquaculture tenure rules as MP calls for end of open-pen farms

B.C. changes aquaculture tenure rules as MP calls for end of open-pen farms

Salmon
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UPDATED: RCMP investigate suspicious death near Powell River

UPDATED: RCMP investigate suspicious death near Powell River

Male suspect in custody after body of female found in Duck Lake Road area
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 13 to 20, 2018 Total calls for service: 116 Theft: 2 Mischief: 4 Assault: 5 Tuesday, June 19; Alberni Street, 6800 block Powell River RCMP received a report of mischief to a vehicle where all four tir
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Road construction underway in ‘the cut’

Road construction underway in ‘the cut’

Plans call for wider shoulders on major Powell River thoroughfares
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Powell River Regional district releases staff remuneration details

Powell River Regional district releases staff remuneration details

Report includes expenses for board members and employees
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