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Week of June 21 to 27, 2011 Total calls for service = 104 Impaired driving = 5 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 11 Mischief = 3 1. June 21 5400 block Laburnum Avenue Police received a report of a break and enter.

Plan agreement After years of dissension, Powell River Regional District directors passed a motion at the June 23 board meeting finalizing the text of the solid waste management plan without discussion.

Bill in effect A bill aimed at the production of methamphetamines, such as crystal meth, and ecstasy came into effect on Thursday, June 23.

Males under 25 years less likely to buckle up

Negotiations continue while ballot results will be announced at end of June

Staff recommends combining joint treatment with stand-alone facility coming later

Over 500000 available for proposals submitted by organizations

Dearth of replacement vessels strands vehicles creates confusion

Organization marks a century in Powell River

Week of June 14 to June 20, 2011 Total calls for service = 90 Impaired driving = 4 Assaults = 2 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 8 Mischief = 3 1. June 16 4200 block Joyce Avenue Police received a report of a break and enter at a business.