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BC Ferries keeps early morning sailing from Saltery Bay

BC Ferries keeps early morning sailing from Saltery Bay

Ferry corporation decides to maintain 5:35 am run for a two-year pilot
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Quick Peak: Aging population; Median age drops; Salish Orca sails

Aging population Powell River Regional District dropped from ninth to 10th place in the country for communities with the oldest populations, according to Statistics Canada. Released Wednesday, May 3, the 2016 information shows 27.
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Seniors care stretched to the limit

Seniors care stretched to the limit

Government, experts, caregivers and families search for solutions to continually increasing support requirements
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Council stands by decision on former Inn at Westview

Council stands by decision on former Inn at Westview

Building owner’s request for reconsideration denied at meeting
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City of Powell River council upholds single-use bottle ban

City of Powell River council upholds single-use bottle ban

City narrows focus to allow sale and distribution of single-use bottles at parks and events
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Powell River Action Centre Food Bank to improve hampers

Powell River Action Centre Food Bank to improve hampers

Local charity organization steps up efforts to increase provisions
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Urban farming changes proceed in Powell River

Urban farming changes proceed in Powell River

Council forwards business licence and zoning bylaw amendments for public comment
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Council briefs: Willingdon crosswalk; Approves consolidated financial statements

Willingdon crosswalk Work on City of Powell River’s newest controlled crosswalk across Highway 101 is underway at Willingdon Beach Park.
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Quick Peak: Radiology review; Green leader visits

Radiology review Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has announced it is reviewing more than 800 diagnostic imaging reports prepared by a locum radiologist at Powell River General Hospital in October 2013.
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Powell River Regional District director returns

Electoral Area B director ends medical leave to again sit on regional district board
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