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City of Powell River confirms start of Wildwood development

City of Powell River confirms start of Wildwood development

Starium Development informs City of Powell River of plans for bluffs
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Air force responsible for sea blast on Rebecca Rocks

Air force responsible for sea blast on Rebecca Rocks

Boaters and ferry passengers express concern over detonation of marine flare
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City of Powell River relocates beavers

City of Powell River relocates beavers

Logs and debris in dam chokes water supply to homes in Brew Bay
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Powell River Kings sweep first road trip

Powell River Kings sweep first road trip

Hockey team explodes for 18 goals in pair of weekend games
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Powell River Villa wins second straight game

Powell River Villa wins second straight game

Soccer team travels to Victoria with roster of young talent
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Regional waste service could increase taxes

Regional waste service could increase taxes

District board debates inclusion of Lasqueti Island in garbage service plan
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Quick Peak: Province phases out PST; Budget favours credit union; Fire ban lifts

Province phases out PST Catalyst Paper Corporation is applauding the BC government’s decision to follow through with the former Liberal government’s plan to phase out collection of provincial sales tax (PST) on industrial and commercial electricity.
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Regional district briefs: Proceeds with fire department borrowing; Decides on tax exemptions

Proceeds with fire department borrowing Powell River Regional District board will go ahead with borrowing $682,500 for the purchase of a new water tender, fire engine and other equipment for Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department.
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Powell River Kings split weekend openers against Victoria Grizzlies

Powell River Kings split weekend openers against Victoria Grizzlies

BC Hockey League team begins season with one win and one loss
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Powell River Regional District seeks name change support

Powell River Regional District seeks name change support

Board chair Patrick Brabazon lobbies city council to back new moniker
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