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Council and regional board briefs: October 28, 2015

Council briefs On-demand meetings Staff is recommending to City of Powell River council that it continue its relationship with Laston Lastoff Productions Ltd. to bring council meetings to interested viewers.
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Nanton Lake campsite to re-open soon

Nanton Lake campsite to re-open soon

Project clears danger trees and expands popular backcountry location
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School board briefs: October 28, 2015

District seeks renovation funds Powell River school board is seeking additional Ministry of Education funding for three renovations scheduled this year.
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Mayor calls for discussion on pay

Jobs changed over past decade but remuneration not kept up
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City of Powell River merges with citizen group to help refugees

City of Powell River merges with citizen group to help refugees

Collaborative effort aims to maximize impact
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City faces shortfall

Mayor proposes mixed approach to finding funds
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Kings bow to Okanagan rivals

Kings bow to Okanagan rivals

At this point in their BC Hockey League (BCHL) season, life is just peachy for the Penticton Vees.
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Briefly: Alterra expands in Toba

Alterra Power Corporation has agreed to purchase the water rights for four hydroelectric developments near its Toba Montrose operations in the Toba Watershed, approximately 100 kilometres north of the City of Powell River.
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Drones and model planes receive complaints

Drones and model planes receive complaints

Awareness key to rising concerns over flying devices
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Quick Peak: More bears destroyed

With 26 bears destroyed this year to date, 2015 has been a particularly busy year for bears and wildlife officials.
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