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CrimeStoppers: August 26, 2015

Week of August 17 to 24, 2015 Total calls for service = 116 Impaired driving = 1 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 5 August 20 7300 block Duncan Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a b

Fund declines water main application

City was hoping for federal and provincial funding to upgrade waterworks

Quick Peak: Your vote counts

In the late 1980s to mid-’90s, the North Island-Powell River riding was considered a tight race between the federal New Democratic Party and Reform/Conservative parties.

Briefly: August 21, 2015

Fire donations As wildfires continue to destroy property and force residents from their homes in the Interior towns of Rock Creek and Oliver, British Columbia Liquor Stores customers can now support Red Cross relief efforts for fire victims by donati

Mammal boards scow to avoid being chow

Seal seeks refuge in tourists boat

City to study plastic water bottle use

Councillor suggests restricting containers on municipal property

Mayor wants airport fuel station

Lack of refueling facilities a hindrance to economic development

Branding policy allows both tags

Councillors decide to accommodate pair of options

Two islands in a divide

Lasqueti and Texada regional directors have differing views on emergency service
Bear scare requires action

Bear scare requires action

Unlocked doors let omnivorous ursines snack with ease