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Council briefs: Supports development permit; Designates dog park; Extends committee mandate

Supports development permit City of Powell River voted at its September 21 meeting to provide Santè Veritas Therapeutics with a development permit subject to conditions for its medical marijuana grow facility in the former Catalyst Paper Corporation
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Regional board briefs: Approves permissive tax exemption; Adopts Texada service establishment bylaws

Approves permissive tax exemption At its September 20 meeting, Powell River Regional District board approved a request to grant a permissive tax exemption to Myrtle Point Golf Club for the land classified by BC Assessment as recreation/non-profit for
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City of Powell River confirms start of Wildwood development

City of Powell River confirms start of Wildwood development

Starium Development informs City of Powell River of plans for bluffs
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Air force responsible for sea blast on Rebecca Rocks

Air force responsible for sea blast on Rebecca Rocks

Boaters and ferry passengers express concern over detonation of marine flare
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City of Powell River relocates beavers

City of Powell River relocates beavers

Logs and debris in dam chokes water supply to homes in Brew Bay
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Powell River Kings sweep first road trip

Powell River Kings sweep first road trip

Hockey team explodes for 18 goals in pair of weekend games
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Powell River Villa wins second straight game

Powell River Villa wins second straight game

Soccer team travels to Victoria with roster of young talent
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Regional waste service could increase taxes

Regional waste service could increase taxes

District board debates inclusion of Lasqueti Island in garbage service plan
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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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