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Powell River mill plans to sink four hulks

Powell River mill plans to sink four hulks

Work underway to scuttle iconic ships in water near Willingdon Beach
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City of Powell River investigates incubator farm

City of Powell River investigates incubator farm

Project aims to increase local agriculture production
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City of Powell River council supports Sino Bright School BC's land exclusion

City of Powell River council supports Sino Bright School BC's land exclusion

Councillors vote unanimously to support exclusion of 30-acre parcel of land in Townsite from Agricultural Land Reserve
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Ferry advisory committee representative expresses frustration

Ferry advisory committee representative expresses frustration

Committee prepares to meet with BC Ferries on key issues
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Quick Peak: Medical negligence

Quick Peak: Medical negligence

Medical negligence A BC Supreme Court justice has found a Powell River doctor and nurse liable for a brain injury an infant sustained prior to her birth.
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Applications for power projects surface in Powell River region

Applications for power projects surface in Powell River region

Decade-long court battle settles site ownership dispute, opens door for investigations
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Festival season brings economic benefits and logistical challenges

Festival season brings economic benefits and logistical challenges

Organizers plan multiple events during busy summer schedule
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Fire destroys Texada Island Inn social hub

Fire destroys Texada Island Inn social hub

Hotel owners overwhelmed by community support after tragedy
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Regional board briefs: Eldred Valley run-of-the-river

Regional board briefs: Eldred Valley run-of-the-river

Eldred Valley run-of-the-river At its regular monthly meeting held Thursday, May 26, Powell River Regional District board voted to inform the provincial government that it did not support four applications that would allow Alterra Power Corporation t
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Sino Bright School confirms land need

Sino Bright School confirms land need

President writes in letter to city council that school needs full parcel for development
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