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CrimeStoppers: January 16, 2013

Week of January 8 to 14, 2013 Total calls for service = 81 Impaired driving = 0 Assaults = 10 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 5 1.

Quick Peaks: January 16, 2013

Clean chimneys prevent fires After a rash of chimney fires in the area, Powell River Fire Rescue is reminding residents to have their chimneys cleaned before they light a fire.
Demonstrators join national day of protest

Demonstrators join national day of protest

Tlaamin community members voice frustration with all levels of government
Search and rescue team plucks two teenagers from mountain

Search and rescue team plucks two teenagers from mountain

Youth were headed to Tin Hat cabin

Council Briefs: January 16, 2013

Funds for airport upgrade increase Transport Canada is providing more funding for the apron and taxiway rehabilitation project at Powell River airport.

Larsen stumps to legalize marijuana

Petition campaign to start in September

Council votes to keep road open

Staff use traffic counter to back up recommendation
Union presses to reopen concession

Union presses to reopen concession

City workers demonstrate to put pressure on mayor and council

Report outlines major issues facing regional district

Texada Island airport and fire departments among services that require attention
Dance on show at performing arts festival

Dance on show at performing arts festival

Instructors thrilled about new opportunities for students