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Powell River airport requires upgrade

Powell River airport requires upgrade

City rushes to fix runway slope before winds change
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Tla’amin Nation election brings out nominees

Number of interested candidates surprise officials
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Council briefs: Supports public transit expansion

Supports public transit expansion At its meeting on Thursday, July 21, City of Powell River council approved the expansion of the city’s public transit service from Monday to Thursday.
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Quick Peak: City staff recommends hearing; Wildwood access road

City staff recommends hearing City of Powell River staff have recommended that council opt into a public-consultation process to notify BC Liquor Control Board (LCLB) whether it supports the granting of a primary liquor licence for That Sugar Vault,
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Tla’amin Nation sets nominations date

Tla’amin Nation sets nominations date

First nation prepares for historic self-government vote
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VIU trades receive funding

VIU trades receive funding

Powell River campus to receive equipment for welding, automotive and carpentry programs
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BC Ferries sailing waits frustrate travellers

BC Ferries sailing waits frustrate travellers

Vehicles and passengers overflow terminals during vessel shuffle
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Property owner near Stillwater kills grizzly bear

Property owner near Stillwater kills grizzly bear

Shooting of animal reported to conservation authorities
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City of Powell River considers regulation of urban farms

City of Powell River considers regulation of urban farms

Bylaw changes would allow licences for agricultural micro-businesses
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Quick Peak: That Sugar Vault licence extension

City of Powell River staff have conceded to allow liquor be served until midnight once a month at special events held at dessert lounge That Sugar Vault.
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