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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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Council approves wastewater treatment applications

Council approves wastewater treatment applications

Wildwood sewer line priority in consolidated facility plans
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Powell River Regional District expands staff

Powell River Regional District expands staff

Reorganization underway for local government in wake of provincial requirements
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City of Powell River council approves Lot 450 land purchase

City of Powell River council approves Lot 450 land purchase

Large parcel to be city-owned as question of tree ownership remains unresolved
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City of Powell River contracts social planner

Community developer begins process of addressing need for housing and food security
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Public attends drug overdose forum

Public attends drug overdose forum

Health officials provide information on dangers of fentanyl and other opioid drugs
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Quick Peak: Council adopts budget; Youth council seeks members

Council adopts budget At a special meeting on Thursday, May 11, City of Powell River council adopted its five-year financial plan, which includes the 2017 budget and its annual property tax and utilities bylaws.
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Olive Devaud student residence renovations underway

Olive Devaud student residence renovations underway

Former seniors home to be used for Eton College student residences
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding re-elects Nicholas Simons

Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding re-elects Nicholas Simons

Incumbent New Democratic Party MLA vows to do his best to represent everyone in region
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City of Powell River completes house demolition

City of Powell River completes house demolition

Joyce Avenue home levelled as council proceeds with cleanup operation
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