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Province raises disability and social assistance

Province raises disability and social assistance

Welfare program increases of $100 per month slated for September
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Nicholas Simons to chair children and youth committee

Nicholas Simons to chair children and youth committee

Powell River Sunshine Coast MLA brings frontline experience to government task
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Quick Peak: Foulds makes court appearance; Parade cancellation causes confusion

Foulds makes court appearance The man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to the June 17 shooting deaths of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle, and shooting of Zane Hernandez, appeared by video in Campbell River Pr
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Powell River Villa loses challenge game

Powell River Villa loses challenge game

Soccer club falls in last chance to stay in division two
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Council briefs: Opts out of consultation; Amends bylaws for street vending;

Opts out of consultation City of Powell River council voted at its meeting on Thursday, July 20, to opt out of leading a public consultation process required by the provincial government to change a local establishment’s liquor licence.
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Fire ban continues as wildfire risk remains high

Fire ban continues as wildfire risk remains high

Provincial officials to step up enforcement as hot weather continues
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Anti-poverty group fuels regional funding debate

Anti-poverty group fuels regional funding debate

Friends of Powell River requests free youth access to recreation complex
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City of Powell River buys stainless steel bottles

City of Powell River buys stainless steel bottles

Council approves purchase that promotes alternative to single-use plastic containers
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Residents rally for road upgrade

Residents rally for road upgrade

City and district representatives meet with homeowners to address resurfacing options
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Powell River fire crew ready to defend region

Powell River fire crew ready to defend region

Coastal Fire Centre reassures residents that Powell River area is covered
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