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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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Advocates call for swift reduction to ferry fares

Advocates call for swift reduction to ferry fares

Province confirms spring rollback and seniors discount on most BC Ferries routes
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Powell River Villa wins home opener

Powell River Villa wins home opener

Soccer team scores three goals and earns maximum points in game one
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Vancouver Island University monitors adult education

Vancouver Island University monitors adult education

Campus examines reopening classroom-based program for upgrading
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Powell River region governments to improve public transit

Powell River region governments to improve public transit

Transportation enhancements on agenda for upcoming community forum
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Quick Peak: Health authority announces hospice funds; Court postpones hearing

Health authority announces hospice funds Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) announced it has set aside new operating dollars to support a four-bed hospice unit in Powell River.
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Powell River Kings: Play hard and play right

Powell River Kings: Play hard and play right

Coach Kent Lewis gives players same message every year
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