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Candidates ask for votes

Each week, the Powell River Peak, Whistler Question, Squamish Chief and Coast Reporter are asking candidates running in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding in the May 2 federal election a question and reporting on their replies.

Weston campaign refutes claim

Liberal Party candidate alleges opponent involved in smear campaign
Boat owners face increased rates

Boat owners face increased rates

Bylaw amendment increases rates by 15 to 42 per cent
Administrator retires after 34 years of service

Administrator retires after 34 years of service

Plans help to guide board as local government experiences major transition
Social media election targets youth

Social media election targets youth

Tech-savvy campaigning seeks to engage young voters

CrimeStoppers: April 27, 2011

Week of April 19 to 25, 2011 Total calls for service = 80 Impaired driving = 4 Assaults = 2 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 1 1. April 23 2100 block Mahood Road Police received a report of a snowmobile theft.

Quick Peaks: April 27, 2011

Day of Mourning Members of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Local 798 have organized a ceremony to mark the national Day of Mourning. The gathering starts at 10:45 am on Thursday, April 28 at the Workers’ Memorial in the Cranberry Cemetery.

School Board Briefs: April 27, 2011

Gymnasts perform Members of the Powell River Gymnastics Team came to a recent meeting of the Powell River Board of Education to thank the board on behalf of Brooks Secondary School, Oceanview Secondary School and École Côte du Soleil for their financ

Wildlife funding goes toward monitoring populations

Local elk numbers among projects

Owners need to control dogs

Death of two rabbits highlights larger issue of canines at large