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Quick Peak: Wilson takes nomination; Province recognizes non-profit

Wilson takes nomination BC Liberals announced last weekend that Mathew Wilson has been acclaimed to run in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding during the May 2017 provincial election.
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Ruling impacts School District 47

Ruling impacts School District 47

Supreme Court decision could result in more teachers
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Powell River Kings trade wins with Victoria Grizzlies

Powell River Kings trade wins with Victoria Grizzlies

Teams remain tied for first in division standings
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BC Conservation Officer Service investigates illegal dumping

BC Conservation Officer Service investigates illegal dumping

Discarded roofing shingles illegally discarded near park
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Commission denies Sino Bright School land exclusion

Commission denies Sino Bright School land exclusion

Sino Bright School will have to look outside of the protected agricultural land if it wants to build a school in Powell River, according to a BC Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) ruling.
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Powell River seniors face challenges

Powell River seniors face challenges

City lacks infrastructure required for suitable retirement community
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Coast Guard rescue station design fails to impress

Coast Guard rescue station design fails to impress

City committee lukewarm on prefab building design
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Council briefs: Airport runway overruns; Inn at Westview update

City of Powell River staff have shave off more than $150,000 from airport project
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Powell River Kings split weekend games

Powell River Kings split weekend games

Overtime required to determine outcome in both contests
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City of Powell River to use spending tool

City of Powell River to use spending tool

Citizen Budget will help inform public on financial priorities
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