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Community could become more bear aware

Community could become more bear aware

WildSafe coordinator relays Squamishs experience
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Police return patient to hospital

RCMP grateful for assistance
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Trade agreements limit local government powers

Trade agreements limit local government powers

Canada is set to sign a deal with the European Union this month
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Ballet teacher sets the barre high

Ballet teacher sets the barre high

Laszlo Tamasik celebrates over 25 years of instructing in Powell River
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Briefly: May 31, 2013

Bear proof Powell River’s Conservation Officer Service has been receiving numerous reports of an undersized black bear in the vicinity of Chilco Avenue, Tides Trailer Court and Powell Lake Trailer Court in Wildwood.
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Quick Peaks: May 29, 2013

Red tide closure Fisheries and Oceans Canada has extended its closure of harvesting shellfish due to unacceptable levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).
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CrimeStoppers: May 29, 2013

Week of May 21 to 27, 2013 Total calls for service = 84 Impaired driving = 6 Assaults = 4 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 6 1. May 21 Duck Lake area Police responded to a report of a collision that took place the previous day.
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Officials award complex care facility contract

Groundbreaking is expected by end of June
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Long leaves legacy of generosity and public service

Long leaves legacy of generosity and public service

Officials continue float plane crash investigation
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Fire hall cost nearly doubles

Regional board approves additional funds
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