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Briefly: February 17, 2012

Drug warning A series of recent fatal overdoses in the province is prompting BC Ambulance Service to remind the public about inherent dangers in taking ecstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine).
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Budget deliberations address shaky industry

Uncertainty triggers request for second financial plan
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Population remains stable

Slight increases balance decreases in some rural areas
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Losses put brakes on streak

Losses put brakes on streak

Visitors capitalize on Kings weakness
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Senior drivers raise questions over tests

Senior drivers raise questions over tests

Simons suspects potential conflict of interest in process
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Texada residents protest reduced ferry service

Texada residents protest reduced ferry service

BC Ferries doesnt expect Queen of Burnaby to be back in service until Sunday
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Group rallies to save popular bluffs

Group rallies to save popular bluffs

Island Timberlands has no immediate plans for harvesting
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Bloody scene set to scare students

Bloody scene set to scare students

First-time event strives for realism and impact
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CrimeStoppers: February 15, 2012

Week of February 7 to 13, 2012 Total calls for service = 88 Impaired driving = 2 Assaults = 1 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 2 Mischief = 7 1. February 10 3300 block Padgett Road Police and Fire Rescue responded to a report of a car fire.
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Quick Peaks: February 15, 2012

Manager leaves Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River division general manager is no longer with the company.
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