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Council stands by decision on former Inn at Westview

Council stands by decision on former Inn at Westview

Building owner’s request for reconsideration denied at meeting
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City of Powell River council upholds single-use bottle ban

City of Powell River council upholds single-use bottle ban

City narrows focus to allow sale and distribution of single-use bottles at parks and events
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Powell River Action Centre Food Bank to improve hampers

Powell River Action Centre Food Bank to improve hampers

Local charity organization steps up efforts to increase provisions
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Urban farming changes proceed in Powell River

Urban farming changes proceed in Powell River

Council forwards business licence and zoning bylaw amendments for public comment
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Council briefs: Willingdon crosswalk; Approves consolidated financial statements

Willingdon crosswalk Work on City of Powell River’s newest controlled crosswalk across Highway 101 is underway at Willingdon Beach Park.
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Quick Peak: Radiology review; Green leader visits

Radiology review Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has announced it is reviewing more than 800 diagnostic imaging reports prepared by a locum radiologist at Powell River General Hospital in October 2013.
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Powell River Regional District director returns

Electoral Area B director ends medical leave to again sit on regional district board
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District polls islanders about Texada Island clinic

Regional district asks for islanders’ thoughts on borrowing
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Provincial election hot-seat: part eight

Provincial election hot-seat: part eight

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates rally for your vote on May 9
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Powell River Public Library announces opening date

Powell River Public Library announces opening date

Contractor sets schedule for project completion after lengthy delays
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