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Briefly: May 18, 2012

Open fire ban Officials are bringing in a ban on open fires across the Coastal Fire Centre, including the Powell River Regional District, starting at noon on Friday, May 18.

CrimeStoppers: May 16, 2012

Week of May 8 to 14, 2012 Total calls for service = 106 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 6 Break and enters = 4 Thefts = 8 Mischief = 6 May 13 Joyce Avenue Police stopped a vehicle after the driver failed to come to a complete stop at an intersection.

Quick Peaks: May 16, 2012

Catalyst pushes meeting date Catalyst Paper Corporation has once again announced that the meetings of its secured and unsecured creditors to consider the plan of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act have been rescheduled.

Business reps visit recycling facility

Economic development society arranges trip to find solution for rising costs
Forestry funds benefit community

Forestry funds benefit community

Council approves boards recommendations

Union contract includes sick-day payout

Benefits came into effect on ratification but final draft hasnt been completed
Theatre averts digital death

Theatre averts digital death

Community support ensures Patricia continues to operate
Community braces for reduction in ferry service

Community braces for reduction in ferry service

Public consultation key to ensuring changes keep transportation corridors viable
Treaty forges path forward

Treaty forges path forward

Self-government means community will make its own decisions

Briefly: May 11, 2012

Vote date changes Catalyst Paper Corporation has announced a three-day extension for the meetings of its secured and unsecured creditors to consider the plan of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act .