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VCH testing schools for cancer-causing gas

VCH testing schools for cancer-causing gas

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is now testing schools on the Sunshine Coast for radon gas, the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
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Rural Powell River residents resist development plans

Rural Powell River residents resist development plans

Environmental impact of proposed neighbourhood causes concern for area inhabitants
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Powell River Villa dominates to secure first place

Powell River Villa dominates to secure first place

Home team takes final game of the season and embarks on cup challenge
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Affiliate goaltenders steer Powell River Kings to win streak

Affiliate goaltenders steer Powell River Kings to win streak

Timely scoring and team defence allow call-up goaltenders to shine
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Quick Peak: Province reviews land use; Airbnb to collect tax

Province reviews land use The provincial government announced on February 5 that it is seeking opinion and feedback on Agricultural Land Reserve and Agriculture land Commission revitalization.
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Regional briefs: Recommends bridge repairs; Partners in Pink Shirt Day

Recommends bridge repairs At its meeting on February 8, Powell River Regional District’s committee of the whole forwarded a recommendation to the regional board that $80,000 be included in the 2017 regional parks budget to repair the Haywire Bay Regi
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Details emerge on Townsite tree falling

Details emerge on Townsite tree falling

Authorities investigate incident involving Laburnum resident
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City of Powell River broaches wastewater treatment option

City of Powell River broaches wastewater treatment option

Residents continue to suggest alternate locations for multimillion-dollar treatment facility
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City of Powell River receives funding to tackle overdose crisis

City of Powell River receives funding to tackle overdose crisis

Powell River records second highest drug overdose death rate in region
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Sports briefs: Villa eyes first place; Soccer masters win cup

Villa eyes first place Powell River Villa soccer club beat Victoria West Beavers 3-0 in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3A action on February 3.
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