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Townsite tech hub plan stalls

Townsite tech hub plan stalls

Powell River Community Forest passes on project funds
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City of Powell River announces grant approvals

City of Powell River announces grant approvals

Funding amounts to more than $1.6 million for community projects and non-profits
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Regional briefs: Proceeds with fire plan; Purchases additional office space

Proceeds with fire plan Powell River Regional District board directed staff at its meeting on Thursday, May 25, to proceed with plans to replace Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department’s fire apparatus as outlined in the current financial plan.
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Powell River Regional District board supports waste transfer application

Powell River Regional District board supports waste transfer application

Station to be added to Marine Avenue resource recovery centre
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City of Powell River investigates remediation costs

City of Powell River investigates remediation costs

Deadline passes for demolition permit for former Inn at Westview
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Powell River Community Forest posts record profits

Powell River Community Forest posts record profits

Council approves $1.6 million in grants for local projects
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Quick Peak: Financial advisor receives fine; Voter turnout increases

Financial advisor receives fine Powell River financial advisor Paul Sian has been fined for failing to report a gift of $750,000 from a client to his assistant, Brian McCullough, in 2013.
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BC Ferries considers Texada Island service improvements

BC Ferries considers Texada Island service improvements

Proposed triangle run would reduce travel time to Vancouver Island
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Familiar voice Alex Rawnsley returns to hockey broadcasts

Familiar voice Alex Rawnsley returns to hockey broadcasts

Powell River Kings make organizational moves on and off the ice
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New Democratic and Green parties agree to govern BC

New Democratic and Green parties agree to govern BC

Provincial government deal would result in one more seat than BC Liberals
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