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Quick Peak: Catalyst sale moves forward

The acquisition of Catalyst Paper Corporation (CPC) by India-based Kejriwal Group International (KGI) has taken another step forward.
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Powell River Regional District Board briefs

Public transit improvements At its Thursday, June 23, meeting, Powell River Regional District board directed staff to enter into an expanded memorandum of agreement with BC Transit.
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Quick Peak: Canada Post dispute; library milestone

Canada Post dispute Mail service could be disrupted in early July if Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers are unable to settle contract negotiations.
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MP Rachel Blaney to host defence discussion

Town hall part of national conversation on armed forces
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Officials discuss fixed link to Sunshine Coast

Officials discuss fixed link to Sunshine Coast

Consensus favours bridges to connect coast to Lower Mainland
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Deaths in Powell River increase as drug overdoses hit high

Deaths in Powell River increase as drug overdoses hit high

More public awareness needed to combat crisis, say officials
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Powell River region local governments report on remuneration

City payroll tops $10 million with over a third going to highest paid staff
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Syrian family receives welcome to Powell River

Syrian family receives welcome to Powell River

The Azraks say they are overwhelmed by area’s generosity
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Campaign mounts against quarry near Desolation Sound

Campaign mounts against quarry near Desolation Sound

Citizens take action against proposed gravel pit close to marine park
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Quick Peak: Award recognizes city

BC Economic Develop-ment Association awarded City of Powell River on Tuesday, June 14, for its ongoing resident-attraction campaign.
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