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Brooks Secondary School teams excel in multiple sports

Brooks Secondary School teams excel in multiple sports

Gymnasts set the bar high for secondary school’s other sports teams
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Powell River Public Library construction nears completion

Powell River Public Library construction nears completion

Contractor Futurevest Investment Corporation looks at May as potential completion date
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Powell River Kings split weekend games

Powell River Kings split weekend games

Hockey team wins one of two contests in series with Cowichan Capitals
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City of Powell River council debates recreation program

City of Powell River council debates recreation program

Decision depends on discussion with Powell River Regional District and Tla’amin Nation
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Record snowfall disrupts Powell River region

Record snowfall disrupts Powell River region

Drivers and city crews continue to battle with weather conditions
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Snowfall puts transportation options on hold

Snowfall puts transportation options on hold

City of Powell River caution drivers, cancels bus service until further notice
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One on one: BC premier Christy Clark and Peak publisher Jason Schreurs

One on one: BC premier Christy Clark and Peak publisher Jason Schreurs

Christy Clark answers questions about Powell River's present and future
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Quick Peak: Emergency extreme weather shelter opens

Dropping temperatures and a forecast for the return of winter in Powell River on Thursday, February 2, activated the first opening of the city’s extreme weather shelter.
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Queen of Burnaby out of service again due to oil leak

Queen of Burnaby out of service again due to oil leak

BC Ferries repair plans bring Bowen Queen to town during disruption in service
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Regional board briefs: Utilities increase

Utilities increase Users of Myrtle Pond water and Lund sewer systems will see increases in the cost of their services in 2017. Powell River Regional District passed bylaws approving the hikes at its meeting on Thursday, January 26.
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