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Powell River Junior Forest Wardens welcome much-needed funding

Powell River Junior Forest Wardens welcome much-needed funding

“The main goal for us is to have a place for kids to go, unplug from electronics, learn about the outdoors and get involved with their community." ~ Club coordinator Brian Bomprezzi
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B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

A high-pressure system dominating much of B.C. will continue to deflect Pacific storms into Alaska and Yukon.
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Second ship for Route 3 not part of BC Ferries's next term plans

Second ship for Route 3 not part of BC Ferries's next term plans

BC Ferries says it will answer the call for more sailing capacity between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay but makes no commitment to a second ship for Route 3.
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Residential theft investigated by Powell River RCMP

Residential theft investigated by Powell River RCMP

Items stolen from yard in Westview
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Powell River Villa falls to Gorge in Victoria

Powell River Villa falls to Gorge in Victoria

Depleted side held opponents scoreless for 43 minutes in Vancouver Island Soccer League action
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Powell River RCMP: bear banger led to shots fired complaint

Powell River RCMP: bear banger led to shots fired complaint

Resident confronted by bruin on Wildwood property
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inclusion Powell River receives permit for rebuild store

inclusion Powell River receives permit for rebuild store

Facility will be located near former Inn at Westview location
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City of Powell River Council briefs

City of Powell River Council briefs

Free election day busing announced; Permissive tax exemptions passed; Development variance permit granted
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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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Cranberry Place rental housing project postponed again

Cranberry Place rental housing project postponed again

Postponement requested by Life Cycle Housing Society at City of Powell River meeting
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