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Caregivers experience high stress levels

Issues affecting care workers magnified in rural areas
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Library staff begin preparations for move

Summer opening projected for new site
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Independent pollsters support strategic voting in this area

North Island-Powell River one of 31 swing ridings
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Lasqueti waits on funds

Health centre requires designation to receive 125000
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Crews repair sea-walk damage

Crews repair sea-walk damage

Water main breakage causes bank erosion
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Kings shine in annual league showcase

Kings shine in annual league showcase

British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase has always been a bit of a tough start for Powell River Kings, largely due to their limited exhibition schedule and time together as a team.
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Quick Peak: September 30, 2015

Tax gap widens A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business details the gap between business and residential property taxes over the past decade in 161 BC municipalities.
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Seismic upgrade resolution passes at convention

Seismic upgrade resolution passes at convention

Homegrown plan for provincial earthquake preparedness gains ground
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Craft beer ferments change

Craft beer ferments change

Hopping coastal culture builds areas breweries
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School Board briefs

Internationals boost revenue Sino Bright School programs brought Powell River Board of Education more revenue than expected this year, according to secretary-treasurer Stephen Hopkins.
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