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Quick Peaks: August 1, 2012

Dog remains Powell River RCMP, in conjunction with BC SPCA, are investigating the discovery of the body of a dog found in Block Bay.

Transit fares to rise in fall

Council minimizes impact by choosing staff proposal over that of BC Transit

Briefly: July 27, 2012

Long weekend Police and residents of Savary Island are preparing for the upcoming August long weekend, August 4, 5 and 6, with a coordinated, enforcement-based approach focusing on liquor-related offences and public safety.
Safety on the water allows all to enjoy summer

Safety on the water allows all to enjoy summer

Drownings in Canada on the rise
Great outdoors seldom bores

Great outdoors seldom bores

National radio show inspired by hosts own Desolation Sound adventures
Council extinguishes incineration proposal

Council extinguishes incineration proposal

Motion carried July 19 shows city is against waste-to-energy facility

CrimeStoppers: July 25, 2012

Week of July 17 to 23, 2012 Total calls for service = 109 Impaired driving = 6 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 5 Mischief = 4 1. July 17 4600 block Marine Avenue Police responded to a report of a break and enter at a business.

Quick Peaks: July 25, 2012

Bus off road ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus has failed its inspection and is officially off the road, meaning there will be programming changes for September start-up.

Regional Board Briefs July 25 2012

Directors accept draft timber supply analysis

Atleo secures second term

Incumbent national chief finds support from Tlaamin and beyond