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Accident victim dies

Accident victim dies

Don Skonberg, the 62-year-old pedestrian who was struck by an SUV on Joyce Avenue, Monday, March 17, has died. Powell River RCMP Constable Tim Kenning confirmed that Skonberg succumbed to his injuries Wednesday evening.
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Bursting at its seams

Haslam Lake water main to be replaced
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Co-treatment still an option

Budget committee considers liquid waste management plans
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Weston speaks against treaty

Calls the wording a challenge to equality
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Water lilies create cause for concern

Water lilies create cause for concern

Council considers Cranberry Lake restoration
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MP stumps against northern gateway

MP stumps against northern gateway

Prime minister to decide on future of project
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Kings bow out of playoffs

Kings bow out of playoffs

Team helpless to stem series defeat
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Injunction puts pot on hold

Injunction puts pot on hold

Critics of medical marijuana plan call decision small victory
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Briefly: March 21, 2014

Setting it straight A story in the Shopper last week incorrectly reported that local results of the recent teachers’ strike vote were not tallied before being added to the provincial totals.
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CrimeStoppers: March 19, 2014

Week of March 10 to 17, 2014 Total calls for service = 92 Impaired driving = 6 Assaults = 4 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 2 1. March 10 Manson Avenue at Edgehill Store A vehicle was stopped by police.
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