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Briefly: May 20, 2011

Civilian office An independent, civilian-led office will conduct criminal investigations of all serious incidents involving police in BC, ending the practice of police investigating other police.
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Moving on

Moving on

Regina Sadilkova, City of Powell River’s manager of development services and approving officer, has been hired as the director of development services for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
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Council adopts tax bylaws

Revised water fees recognize modern businesses
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Fuel surcharge to drive up ferry fares

Prices to go up June 1 on most routes
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Resident shoots bear cubs

Officials take action against mother bear
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Open house presents detailed information

Open house presents detailed information

Only one per cent of residents attend event
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Community forum seeks to make move on Sustainability Charter

Community forum seeks to make move on Sustainability Charter

Event engages public in moving forward
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Rural directors oppose using reserve funds

Rural directors oppose using reserve funds

Senior staff recommend tapping into 12 million for closure plans
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Community funds Olive Devaud replacement

Community funds Olive Devaud replacement

Vancouver Coastal Health will lease new facility to help defray borrowing
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CrimeStoppers: May 18, 2011

Week of May 9 to 15, 2011 Total calls for service = 108 911 calls = 11 Thefts = 8 Break and enters = 5 Impaired = 4 Assaults = 3 May 9 4800 Marine Avenue At approximately 1 am the complainant parked their vehicle at location.
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