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Council bans bottled water from city buildings

Council bans bottled water from city buildings

Youth council recommendation leads to motion and split vote
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Council briefs: Provides event funds; Approves sewer extension

Provides event funds At its meeting on Thursday, April 6, City of Powell River council approved contributing $5,000 and city staff assistance to work with community groups assisting in curbside collection and disposal of items during Trash Bash 2017
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Powell River General Hospital increases support for substance users

Powell River General Hospital increases support for substance users

New management team to serve as preventative health measure for at-risk patients
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Quick Peak: BC Ferries delays Orca; City votes on former inn

BC Ferries delays Orca Travellers waiting to sail on the Salish Orca, BC Ferries’ new, LNG-powered vessel to service Powell River and Comox, will have to wait a little longer, according to a company spokesperson.
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School District 47 installs bus cameras

School District 47 installs bus cameras

Surveillance placement on student transportation aims to reduce vandalism and bullying
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Provincial election hot-seat: part four

Provincial election hot-seat: part four

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates offer health care improvements
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Transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone addresses local ferries

Transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone addresses local ferries

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates use opportunity to raise transport concerns
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Province boosts parks funding

Province boosts parks funding

Environment ministry announces addition of park ranger and campsite upgrades
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Powell River Kings coach reflects on playoffs

Powell River Kings coach reflects on playoffs

Kent Lewis calls game four the turning point in series loss to Victoria
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Motor vehicle crash on Highway 101 results in fatality

Motor vehicle crash on Highway 101 results in fatality

Accident south of town Friday afternoon claims life of 58-year-old woman
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