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City of Powell River committee hears wastewater facility options

City of Powell River committee hears wastewater facility options

Engineer presents three possible models for consolidated plant
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Persephone planning for the future under new rules

Persephone planning for the future under new rules

The owners of Persephone Brewing Company say long-awaited changes for craft breweries on Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) land are giving the company confidence to start planning for growth.
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Mayor warns of low wood supply

Mayor warns of low wood supply

Coastal communities advocate province for more fibre
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Session focuses on seniors issues

Session focuses on seniors issues

Study underway on improvements to support age-friendly communities
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Texada Island Airport battles deer problem

Texada Island Airport battles deer problem

Residents voice concern over process to establish hunting plans
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Vancouver Island University keeps adult basic education classes on hold

Vancouver Island University keeps adult basic education classes on hold

Administrator says not enough interest expressed for program to bring it back to campus
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Powell River Kings need new bus

Powell River Kings need new bus

Major expense will affect an already tight team budget
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Powell River Villa drops to third place

First place in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3A was on the line for Powell River Villa soccer club on November 12, but the team slipped to third place after a 1-0 loss to division-leading Gorge in Victoria.
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Staff changes for Powell River Regional District

Staff changes for Powell River Regional District

Manager of administration Brenda Paquin announces retirement
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Quick Peak: Recreation program expands; Feds extend family leave benefits

Recreation program expands A program designed to increase access at Powell River Recreation Complex for lower-income residents of the region is now open.
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