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Music director bows out

Music director bows out

Don James announces his retirement new leadership and the suspension of Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific
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Team talks trash with residents and businesses

Team talks trash with residents and businesses

Initiatives include a zero waste challenge and conference
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Regional Board Briefs: October 17, 2012

Directors vote no on gravel pit subdivision Powell River Regional District directors passed a motion to advise the ministry of transportation and infrastructure that the regional district does not support a proposed two-lot subdivision for a 15-hecta
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CrimeStoppers: October 17, 2012

Week of October 9 to 15, 2012 Total calls for service = 89 Impaired driving = 1 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 5 Mischief = 3 1. October 9 4600 block Michigan Avenue Police responded to a theft complaint.
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Seniors win one point in driving test

Applicants will be able to take driving test locally instead of on island
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Ministry of education seeks input

School district hosting forum to look at graduation requirements
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Rock-themed job fair comes to town

Employment showcase makes final stop
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Briefly: October 12, 2012

Action plan BC’s government has introduced a domestic violence action plan in response to recommendations made by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the independent children’s representative.
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Student seeks retirees for doctoral research

Student seeks retirees for doctoral research

Jennifer Salisbury is studying communications between generations
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Fire departments showcase equipment at open houses

Fire departments showcase equipment at open houses

Fire Prevention Week events include photo contest
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