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Powell River Villa’s future hinges on challenge match

Powell River Villa’s future hinges on challenge match

One-game playoff will determine division status for upcoming season
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Quick Peak: Simons not in cabinet; City restricts water usage; Fire risk rises

Simons not in cabinet Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has not been named by premier John Horgan to the new provincial government’s cabinet. “I am very disappointed that I have not been selected to cabinet,” said Simons.
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Visiting European hikers conquer Third Crossing route

Visiting European hikers conquer Third Crossing route

Party of 15 finds strength and scenery along 70-kilometre trek
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Council briefs: Passes carriage-house motion; Approves camping bylaw

Passes carriage-house motion At its meeting on Thursday, July 6, City of Powell River council passed a motion to direct city staff to host a series of public engagement sessions regarding carriage houses in Powell River and delegate the responsibilit
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Tla’amin Nation evicts parking company

Tla’amin Nation evicts parking company

Company switches locations as nation takes over short-term spots
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Powell River Kings add toughness

Powell River Kings add toughness

Junior hockey team opens training camp in five weeks
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The Vault Venue and Restaurant seeks licence extension

The Vault Venue and Restaurant seeks licence extension

Lounge owner asks City of Powell River for extended hours and dancing endorsement
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Hundreds attend memorial service for Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle

Hundreds attend memorial service for Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle

Family, friends and community members attend celebration of life for shooting victims
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City of Powell River committee continues tree bylaw discussion

City of Powell River committee continues tree bylaw discussion

Developers take issue with tree-removal policies on private land
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City of Powell River council approves marijuana lease changes

City of Powell River council approves marijuana lease changes

Santè Veritas prepares for federal licencing by securing rights to building and parking lot
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