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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP weekly statistics

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP weekly statistics

Police responded to 120 calls for service from May 25 to 31.
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In memoriam: Margaret Nidle

In memoriam: Margaret Nidle

January 9, 1930 - May 18, 2022
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, a day in history and today's weather
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Powell River RCMP respond to noise complaint, assault

Powell River RCMP respond to noise complaint, assault

Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with cell phone video to contact the detachment.
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Business association plans return of Blackberry Festival to main Powell River thoroughfare

Business association plans return of Blackberry Festival to main Powell River thoroughfare

After two-year pandemic absence, event will feature similar format to past
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Powell River RCMP respond to shots fired complaint

Powell River RCMP respond to shots fired complaint

Incident occurred at Malaspina Road and Highway 101 on May 29
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Petitioners urge referendum on possible name change for Powell River

Petitioners urge referendum on possible name change for Powell River

City hears about petition at committee of the whole meeting
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North Island-Powell River MP attends NATO conference

North Island-Powell River MP attends NATO conference

"Both Ukrainian parliamentarians and the ministers shared their lived experiences of the war. What they disclosed will stay with me for the rest of my life." ~ Rachel Blaney
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Powell River RCMP seek information about single-vehicle rollover

Powell River RCMP seek information about single-vehicle rollover

Collision occurred south of town in the early evening of May 31
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Let’s Talk Trash: Returning to a natural connection

Let’s Talk Trash: Returning to a natural connection

It shouldn’t be surprising that the deeper we understand the natural world, the more we’ll respect it.
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