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Tragic loss miraculous survival in boat accident

Tragic loss miraculous survival in boat accident

Family speaks of hero with a big heart
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Concession closes after health violations

Operator frustrated with business environment
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Ferry schedules change to cut costs

Ferry schedules change to cut costs

Alterations impact Wednesday and Saturday travel
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Trustees talk inequity with education minister

Funding and negotiating with teachers top agenda
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Board begins chief librarian search

Board begins chief librarian search

Kregel to retire after nearly six years of service
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Briefly: April 25, 2014

In honour Every year, a public ceremony is held to honour workers who have lost their lives due to work-related incidents or occupational diseases. This year the Day of Mourning is Monday, April 28.
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CrimeStoppers: April 23, 2014

Week of April 14 to 21, 2014 Total calls for service = 100 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 3 1. April 16 Westview residential area Minor thefts from vehicles continue to be a problem in Powell River.
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Quick Peaks: April 23, 2014

Concession shut down Environmental health inspectors from Vancouver Coastal Health have shut down the concession at Powell River Recreation Complex for unsanitary conditions and improper dishwashing.
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Province quietly approves coal storage

Province quietly approves coal storage

Private testing shows high arsenic levels
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City budget short 937143

City budget short 937143

Five-year plan balances books
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