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City of Powell River investigates remediation costs

City of Powell River investigates remediation costs

Deadline passes for demolition permit for former Inn at Westview
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Powell River Community Forest posts record profits

Powell River Community Forest posts record profits

Council approves $1.6 million in grants for local projects
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Quick Peak: Financial advisor receives fine; Voter turnout increases

Financial advisor receives fine Powell River financial advisor Paul Sian has been fined for failing to report a gift of $750,000 from a client to his assistant, Brian McCullough, in 2013.
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BC Ferries considers Texada Island service improvements

BC Ferries considers Texada Island service improvements

Proposed triangle run would reduce travel time to Vancouver Island
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Familiar voice Alex Rawnsley returns to hockey broadcasts

Familiar voice Alex Rawnsley returns to hockey broadcasts

Powell River Kings make organizational moves on and off the ice
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New Democratic and Green parties agree to govern BC

New Democratic and Green parties agree to govern BC

Provincial government deal would result in one more seat than BC Liberals
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Return of sea lion prompts closure

Return of sea lion prompts closure

City of Powell River closes fish cleaning stations to deter animal
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Quick Peak: City announces committee; City renews PREP deal

City announces committee The names of Powell River’s new sustainability steering committee members were announced last week.
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Delays tarnish Salish Orca launch

Delays tarnish Salish Orca launch

Crews adjust to new vessel during first week of sailings
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Powell River Regional District board rejects grant request

Powell River Regional District board rejects grant request

Local government and transportation advocates to wait for Sunshine Coast fixed-link report
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