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City of Powell River establishes fund for provincial grant

City of Powell River establishes fund for provincial grant

Reserve of $4.2 million must be used for capital projects, according to chief financial officer
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Renaming issue draws crowd at Powell River City Hall

Renaming issue draws crowd at Powell River City Hall

Pro- and anti- name change advocates demonstrate inside and outside building
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City of Powell River approves grant to help develop airport land

City of Powell River approves grant to help develop airport land

“This project will be well-received and we’ll be able to put that land to good use down the road at some point." ~ City councillor Jim Palm
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 120 calls for service from April 26 to May 2, 2023
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Annual tax rates bylaw passed by City of Powell River Council

Annual tax rates bylaw passed by City of Powell River Council

Five-year financial plan and tax rates will be submitted to province
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Powell River RCMP seek information about construction site theft

Powell River RCMP seek information about construction site theft

Police are looking for video surveillance from the Marine Avenue, Abbotsford Street area
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Editorial: It's time for Canada to become a republic

Editorial: It's time for Canada to become a republic

In a truly democratic system, the head of state should be elected by the people, not inherited through a bloodline.
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Powell River Action Centre Food Bank faces pressure

Powell River Action Centre Food Bank faces pressure

Manager tells city councillors about difficulties feeding people in need
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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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Gardens near Powell River Lawn Bowling Club receive upgrade

Gardens near Powell River Lawn Bowling Club receive upgrade

Dr. Andy Davis cultivated the space in Townsite for more than 25 years
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