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Premier commits to emergency shelter in Powell River

Premier commits to emergency shelter in Powell River

BC Housing representatives talk with local organizers to open temporary housing
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Premier Christy Clark’s visit to Powell River brings out protesters

Premier Christy Clark’s visit to Powell River brings out protesters

Provincial leader visits area for first time since taking office
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Emergency shelter for Powell River moves forward

Community acts quickly to bring homeless in from cold
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Council briefs: Approves application for bike lane funds

Approves application for bike lane funds City of Powell River council approved a grant application to BikeBC for funds to link Townsite to Westview through Cranberry with bike lanes, phase four of the municipal cycling master plan.
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Quick Peak: Class support; Drug bust

Class support As a result of a Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of BC Teachers’ Federation, School District 47 will hire approximately four teachers for the remainder of the school year.
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Powell River Kings clinch playoff spot with wins

Powell River Kings clinch playoff spot with wins

Final home stand opens Friday against league’s top team
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City of Powell River council upholds demolition order

City of Powell River council upholds demolition order

Joyce Avenue derelict property to be cleaned up next month
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MP Rachel Blaney addresses seniors’ issues

MP Rachel Blaney addresses seniors’ issues

North Island-Powell River member of parliament delivers presentation on need for care strategy
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Texada quarry owners take union to court

Texada quarry owners take union to court

LafargeHolcim sues over alleged unlawful picketing
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Premier’s visit spurs Powell River Chamber of Commerce resignations

Premier’s visit spurs Powell River Chamber of Commerce resignations

Three directors quit board as Christy Clark visits Powell River
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