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Council briefs: Requests tax exemption bylaw; supports recreation finance program expansion

Requests tax exemption bylaw At its meeting on Thursday, September 7, City of Powell River council voted in favour of directing staff to move forward with developing a new revitalization tax exemption bylaw for paper mill lands owned by Catalyst Pape
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Powell River Kings add eight players to roster

Coach Kent Lewis seeks out aggressive players with size and tenacity
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Advocates resume hospital food battle

Advocates resume hospital food battle

Public interest group Powell River Voices prepares to form community coalition
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Restorative-justice program expands in Powell River

Restorative-justice program expands in Powell River

Texada Island-based initiative looks to mainland for access to greater number of cases
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Powell River Kings enter year with questions

Powell River Kings enter year with questions

BC Hockey League team set for home opener against Victoria
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Committee proposes Catalyst tax increase

Committee proposes Catalyst tax increase

New ownership structure of paper corporation worries mayor and councillor
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Veteran Powell River Kings players enter final BCHL season

Veteran Powell River Kings players enter final BCHL season

Key members of hockey team lineup to move on at season’s end
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Quick Peak: Vandals hit kiosk; Province expands tuition waiver

Vandals hit kiosk One of Tourism Powell River’s new trail signs has been vandalized and may be a total loss.
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Council to protect climbing area Higgyland

Council to protect climbing area Higgyland

Land developers seek rezoning for property near Powell Lake Marina
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Powell River Regional District board funds recreation passes

Powell River Regional District board funds recreation passes

Local government contributes $2,000 to help youth in poverty access Powell River Recreation Complex
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