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Island fire northwest of Powell River continues to burn

Island fire northwest of Powell River continues to burn

Wildfire control holds line on East Redonda
French immersion numbers increase in Powell River schools

French immersion numbers increase in Powell River schools

James Thomson Elementary School sees dramatic rise in bilingual education students
Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 29 to September 5, 2018.
City of Powell River seeks source of suds in Squatters Creek

City of Powell River seeks source of suds in Squatters Creek

Detergent and paint regularly dumped into fish-bearing stream
New forensic review in Gray case

New forensic review in Gray case

Independent Investigations Office
New forensic review in case of man killed in incident with Vancouver police

New forensic review in case of man killed in incident with Vancouver police

Additional resources will be used "to aid in the examination of the facts of the case"
Townsite Ratepayers Association hold challenging meeting

Townsite Ratepayers Association hold challenging meeting

Neighbour was pitted against neighbour at a raucous meeting of Townsite Ratepayers Association on Tuesday, August 28.
Powell River Kings are thinking hockey

Powell River Kings are thinking hockey

Coach grinds players on mental side of the game
Federal court rejects Trans Mountain pipeline

Federal court rejects Trans Mountain pipeline

MP Rachel Blaney and MLA Nicholas Simons see decision as victory for first nations
UPDATE: Firefighting crew returns to East Redonda Island fire

UPDATE: Firefighting crew returns to East Redonda Island fire

Out-of-control fire has doubled in size in the last 24 hours