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Voting day set for chief and councillors

A total of 21 candidates seeking election
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Sprinklers rain down on Patricia

Water causes quick change in Aurora Festival plans
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Education bargaining stalls

Start date for school year uncertain
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Willful damage incident nets city scrutiny

Vandals make mess at areas only outdoor racquet centre
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University student wins cadet award

University student wins cadet award

Scholarship assists with post-secondary education
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Regional representatives view island first-hand

Regional representatives view island first-hand

Politicians and staff hold board meeting in remote location
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Breaking ground and bread together

Breaking ground and bread together

Potato co-op brings people and food closer at resource centre
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CrimeStoppers: September 3, 2014

Week of August 25 to September 1, 2014 Total calls for service = 165 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 2 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 7 Mischief = 5 Between August 17 and August 27 Various locations Police received a number of reports of damage to veh
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Quick Peaks: September 3, 2014

Coal facility Port Metro Vancouver has approved a proposed direct coal transfer facility at the Fraser Surrey Docks, a decision with repercussions for Texada Island. City of Powell River Mayor David Formosa recently weighed in on the coal issue.
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Teacher strike update

School District 47 superintendent Jay Yule has posted a letter for parents on the district's website. With yesterday's failed mediation, little hope remains on both sides that BC public schools will be session Tuesday, September 2.
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