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Fire prevention workshops in Powell River emphasize proactive behaviour

Fire prevention workshops in Powell River emphasize proactive behaviour

Regional district FireSmart program aims to mitigate risks year-round
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 11 to 18, 2018
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Harm-reduction is not enough to fight addictions, report says

Harm-reduction is not enough to fight addictions, report says

No one should be written off as being “beyond help” when it comes to addictions, says a new research paper by the B.C. Centre on Substance Use, which says authorities should move beyond harm reduction.
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Used oil repository flourishes in Powell River

Used oil repository flourishes in Powell River

Recycling drop off for oil products catching on in region
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Fire centre announces campfire ban for Powell River area

Fire centre announces campfire ban for Powell River area

Restrictions include private and public land throughout region
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Millennials could be key to high-driving prevention: BCAA survey

Millennials could be key to high-driving prevention: BCAA survey

The BCAA has launched an impaired driving awareness campaign, after a survey revealed 20 per cent of 18-34 year old Canadian drivers think they drive the same or even better when high. With legalized cannabis coming Oct.
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New children’s representative has social-services background

New children’s representative has social-services background

A veteran of B.C.’s social-services sector will serve as the next representative for children and youth. Jennifer Charlesworth, former executive director of the Federation of Community Social Services, was chosen by an all-party committee of the B.C.
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Ontario Beachcombers fan gets the inside story

Ontario Beachcombers fan gets the inside story

Gibsons
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City of Powell River rejects request to reroute logging trucks

City of Powell River rejects request to reroute logging trucks

Cranberry residents share disappointment over denied recommendations
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Weed at the office Christmas party? What will work life be like after legalization?

Weed at the office Christmas party? What will work life be like after legalization?

Businesses need to work out their policies for life after October 17, 2018
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