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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.
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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.
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Demonstrators join national day of protest

Demonstrators join national day of protest

Tlaamin community members voice frustration with all levels of government
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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
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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.
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Larsen stumps to legalize marijuana

Petition campaign to start in September
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Council votes to keep road open

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

Union presses to reopen concession

City workers demonstrate to put pressure on mayor and council
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Report outlines major issues facing regional district

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

Dance on show at performing arts festival

Instructors thrilled about new opportunities for students
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