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Briefly: May 24, 2013

Strike vote set Support staff for School District 47 will vote Monday, May 27, on whether to join other union locals around the province in job action to push for a wage increase.
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Simons wins third term

Simons wins third term

Powell River-Sunshine Coast voters return New Democratic Party to Victoria
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CrimeStoppers: May 22, 2013

Week of May 14 to 20, 2013 Total calls for service = 116 Impaired driving = 11 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 3 Mischief = 8 1. May 16 Manson Avenue Police stopped a vehicle after receiving information that the driver may be impaired.
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Quick Peaks: May 22, 2013

Infestation City of Powell River staff are coping with an outbreak of tent caterpillars, but they are focusing on city-owned property.
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Red tide closure hits area

Okeover Inlet closed to harvesting
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Council shelves service review

Chief administrative officer says he wasnt a fan of the Helios report
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Foundation awards annual grants

Foundation awards annual grants

New president has deep roots in the organization
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Street vendors ask for review of proposed locations

Street vendors ask for review of proposed locations

Suggested fee impacts profits and discourages expansion
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Connecting to the past through art

Connecting to the past through art

April White honours ancestors with work
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Land-use map contains major differences

Land-use map contains major differences

Residents have until end of May to comment
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