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Crimestoppers: January 19, 2011

Week of January 10 to 16, 2011 Total calls for service = 108 Impaired driving = 3 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 7 Assaults = 6 1.
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Briefly: January 14, 2011

Winter storm BC Ferries cancelled two roundtrip sailings of the Queen of Burnaby between Comox and Powell River the morning of Wednesday, January 12 due to gale-force winds in the Strait of Georgia.
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Bark beetle threatens coastal forests

Bark beetle threatens coastal forests

Provincial officials work with industry to combat outbreak
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Queen of Burnaby sets sail

Queen of Burnaby sets sail

UPDATE: The Queen of Burnaby has now resumed regular service between Comox and Powell River. All morning sailings were cancelled due to gale-force wind conditions in the Strait of Georgia.
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Quick Peak: January 12, 2011

Online survey BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association) is conducting a poll to find out if the law banning hand-held phones and texting while driving has resulted in better drivers and safer roads.
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Regional Board Briefs

Water extraction
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Council Briefs

Retaining wall costs thousands to repair
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Team battles flu to win two

Team battles flu to win two

Kings playing well yet still chance to learn
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Rezoning of old arena site needs decision

Economic development society favours development
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City needs more time

Officials target October 31 2011 to complete projects
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