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Ministry and residents agree to road signs for Savary Island

Ministry and residents agree to road signs for Savary Island

Speed limit stays at 80 kilometres per hour, drivers asked to slow down
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Medical marijuana dispensary sets up shop

Medical marijuana dispensary sets up shop

City of Powell River and RCMP deem new enterprise illegal
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Scouts Canada donates land to Tla’amin Nation

Scouts Canada donates land to Tla’amin Nation

Organization gifts 74 acres to complete plot southeast of Lund
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Quick Peak: BC approves bus service

Quick Peak: BC approves bus service

A Sechelt-based bus company has received approval from the BC government to provide service on the Sunshine Coast, including Powell River.
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City of Powell River council weighs Powell River Community Forest grants

City of Powell River council weighs Powell River Community Forest grants

City to decide on over $1 million in funding for non-profits
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Tla’amin Nation celebrates self-governance

Tla’amin Nation celebrates self-governance

Community ceremonies emphasize importance of identity
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MP Rachel Blaney to open Powell River office

MP Rachel Blaney to open Powell River office

Constituency staff aim for April opening on Marine Avenue
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Former Powell River Kings goalie Sean Maguire turns pro

Former Powell River Kings goalie Sean Maguire turns pro

Local netminder signs two-year contract with Pittsburgh Penguins
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Powell River hospital worker claims privacy breach not isolated

Powell River hospital worker claims privacy breach not isolated

Access of confidential patient records raises questions about employee practices
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Councillors tap in at Tapping the Groundswell

Councillors tap in at Tapping the Groundswell

Attendees of social planning conference raise ideas to tackle poverty and housing
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