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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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Quick Peak: Catalyst goes private; Ferry restrictions

Catalyst goes private Catalyst Paper Cor-poration announced on Friday, January 27, that is no longer a publicly traded company.
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Powell River Villa soccer club loses first match of year

Team considers next game versus Nanaimo a must win
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Texada Island eyes hazards study

Texada Island eyes hazards study

Island residents revisit official community plan regarding development
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Ferry advisory committee asks for schedule changes

Ferry advisory committee asks for schedule changes

Community requires additional BC Ferries round trip across Jervis Inlet, say members
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Mayors advocate for provincial electricity tax break

Mill closures threaten communities with resource-based economies
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Powell River Regional District directors question recreation report

Board brings regional recreation discussion to next level
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Powell River Kings double up league leaders

Powell River Kings double up league leaders

Junior hockey team records 10 wins in 11 January games
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Powell River Airport construction underway

Powell River Airport construction underway

Crews begin runway slope correction to allow return of larger aircraft
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Premier commits to emergency shelter in Powell River

Premier commits to emergency shelter in Powell River

BC Housing representatives talk with local organizers to open temporary housing
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