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Briefly: June 7, 2013

Car accident A 71-year-old man from Powell River was airlifted to hospital in Vancouver Monday morning, June 3, after an accident involving a Toyota Camry and a dump truck in Gibsons.
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CrimeStoppers: June 5, 2013

Week of May 28 to June 3, 2013 Total calls for service = 85 Impaired driving = 0 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 4 Mischief = 3 1.
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Quick Peaks: June 5, 2013

Audits miss region Powell River local governments are not among the 17 BC cities, towns and regional districts that will be audited by the Auditor General for Local Governments (AGLG).
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Savary dock work underway

Project involves closing the facility throughout June
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Firefighters respond to residential electrical fire

Overloaded panel fills home with smoke
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Union votes in favour of strike

Job action not planned for June
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Council approves funding for sustainability program

Plans need implementation but staff say they dont have the resources
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Final election count changes one riding

Voter turnout increases in Powell River-Sunshine Coast
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Auxiliary president takes on provincial title

Auxiliary president takes on provincial title

Karen Crashley also received Queens Jubilee medal
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Community could become more bear aware

Community could become more bear aware

WildSafe coordinator relays Squamishs experience
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