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Powell River public art gallery moves forward

Powell River public art gallery moves forward

Arts council ready to apply for grants to fund civic project
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Jonny Evans emerges as star player

Jonny Evans emerges as star player

Kings forward finishes fifth in league scoring race
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New ferry visits area for first time

New ferry visits area for first time

BC Ferries vessel comes to Westview for dock testing and tour
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Court not in session

Court not in session

Decrease in number of trial days has lasting impact on criminal and family proceedings
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Powell River Kings coach irate over dirty play

Powell River Kings coach irate over dirty play

Kent Lewis criticizes BC Hockey League for not protecting its players
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Powell River Public Library presents budget

Operating expenses to grow by a quarter million
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Demolition to proceed on derelict Joyce Avenue house

Demolition to proceed on derelict Joyce Avenue house

Proponent threatens to hold City of Powell River liable for property’s cleanup cost
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Council briefs; Adopts council pay increase bylaw

Adopts council pay increase bylaw At its February 16 meeting council adopted the bylaw that will provide an increase to councillor and mayor pay. The bylaw sets the annual rate at 58 per cent of the average income of a city resident.
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Quick Peak: LafargeHolcim bargaining resumes; Ferry inspections

LafargeHolcim bargaining resumes An end may be in sight for Texada Island quarry workers who have been on a picket line since last fall.
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Powell River RCMP report jump in crime rate

Powell River RCMP report jump in crime rate

Criminal impaired driving up 73 per cent, among others
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