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Dilapidated hotel taints town centre

Dilapidated hotel taints town centre

Manager estimates cost of demolition for former Inn at Westview at $500,000
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Province lifts campfire ban in Powell River

BC Wildlife Service announces changes due to recent wet weather
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Municipal leaders seek reform on byelection laws

Resolution asks for more discretion when directors take extended leave
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City of Powell River declines waiver of development fee for Inclusion Powell River

Non-profit society in process of subdividing Cranberry lot
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City of Powell River considers loan for garbage trucks

City of Powell River considers loan for garbage trucks

Vehicle purchase part of phased plan to combine waste and recycling pickups
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Powell River region dog owners denounce lack of bylaws

Powell River region dog owners denounce lack of bylaws

Texada Island residents want more protection for pets
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Council briefs: City hires deputy fire chief; Willingdon Beach lot transformation

City hires deputy fire chief Councillor Maggie Hathaway announced at City of Powell River’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, August 16, that Powell River Fire Rescue has brought on a new deputy chief.
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Powell River Public Library to miss opening date

Powell River Public Library to miss opening date

Building permit still not issued for city-owned project
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Quick Peak: City approves marijuana building lease; Council asks for Sugar Vault input

City approves marijuana building lease At its meeting on Thursday, August 18, City of Powell River council approved the leasing of the former Catalyst administration building, located at 6270 Yew Street, to a medical marijuana company.
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Tla’amin Nation government posts speed signs

Tla’amin Nation government posts speed signs

First nation asks motorists to slow down while passing through community
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