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City of Powell River waits on dispensary verdict

City of Powell River waits on dispensary verdict

Councillors advised to wait for Abbotsford decision
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Council briefs: Council approves transport

Council briefs: Council approves transport

Council approves transport City of Powell River council approved $5,275 from the city’s community forest reserve to help pay the costs of transporting the Anderson steam-sawmill collection from Burnaby to Powell River at its April 6 meeting.
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Drug deaths prompt provincial health emergency

Drug deaths prompt provincial health emergency

More than 200 deaths reported in BC during first three months of the year
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Changes for Tla’amin Nation education

Changes for Tla’amin Nation education

Students eye post-secondary careers while searching for answers about the past
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Quick Peak: CJMP receives grant

Quick Peak: CJMP receives grant

Funds from a $50,000 Radiometres grant are going towards hiring paid staff and developing programming at CJMP, Powell River’s community radio station.
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City of Powell River eyes zoning change

City of Powell River eyes zoning change

Public comments positive for Sino Bright School development
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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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