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Quick Peak: Refit training; Upgrades complete

Refit training A small, third BC Ferries vessel has been plying the waters between Texada and Harwood Islands this past week.
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Councillors consider City of Powell River planning committee

Panel would provide comment for proposed building designs
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Powell River RCMP investigate thefts

Powell River RCMP investigate thefts

November sees increase in number of vehicle-related incidents
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City of Powell River staff recommend property demolition

City of Powell River staff recommend property demolition

Resolution to begin tear down of nuisance dwelling will go to vote
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Business requests library building compensation

Business requests library building compensation

Yoga studio asks for more than $12,000 due to disruption
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Green Jobs BC Conference promotes green economy

Green Jobs BC Conference promotes green economy

Experts agree healthy planet leads to employment opportunities
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Powell River Kings give up ground to Victoria Grizzlies

Powell River Kings give up ground to Victoria Grizzlies

Deficit in standings increases to five points after road trip
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City of Powell River shelves incubator farm project

City of Powell River shelves incubator farm project

Lack of support from agricultural groups results in withdrawn grant application
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Regional board briefs: Elects chair; Requests trails presentations

Board elects chair The first order of business at Powell River Regional District board’s first meeting of the new session Thursday, November 24, was to re-elect Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon as board chair.
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Quick Peak: Housing project goes ahead; Orca sets sail

Housing project goes ahead Of the close to 2,900 new affordable rental units the BC government committed to creating over the next two years, 27 will be in Powell River.
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