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Cartoon: January weather, so far

Cartoon: January weather, so far

Have you warmed up yet?
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Owner Paper Excellence announced Thursday it is “indefinitely” closing its Catalyst Crofton paper-producing operation, blaming substantial increases in operating costs
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Students collect microplastics from beaches in qathet region

Students collect microplastics from beaches in qathet region

Brooks Secondary School participates in project to monitor pollution on beaches
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Evidence indicates car fire started purposely: Powell River RCMP

Evidence indicates car fire started purposely: Powell River RCMP

Vehicle sustained significant engine compartment damage
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Lift Community Services of qathet Society seeks new leader

Lift Community Services of qathet Society seeks new leader

Board announces departure of executive director Stuart Clark
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Latvian national junior team member joins Powell River Kings

Latvian national junior team member joins Powell River Kings

Kristians Samitis suited up for his country at the World Junior Hockey Championships
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North Island-Powell River MP calls for veteran reclassification

North Island-Powell River MP calls for veteran reclassification

Rachel Blaney wants federal government recognize those who served in Persian Gulf War
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Theft from vehicle investigated by Powell River RCMP

Theft from vehicle investigated by Powell River RCMP

Vehicle was parked in the 4400 block of Manson Avenue
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Powell River Chamber of Commerce urges fiscal prudence

Powell River Chamber of Commerce urges fiscal prudence

Chamber's president Dave Formosa recommends budget tightening by city council
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