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North harbour boat launch in Powell River can again be used

North harbour boat launch in Powell River can again be used

Boaters must reinstate silt curtain when entering or exiting project site
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qathet Regional District residents want low-density neighbourhood zoning bylaw

qathet Regional District residents want low-density neighbourhood zoning bylaw

Petition certified as sufficient by regional district staff
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ICBC: drivers in line for dramatic insurance changes

ICBC: drivers in line for dramatic insurance changes

These are the largest ICBC reforms made in more than four decades
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ICBC changes explained: drivers in line for dramatic insurance changes

ICBC changes explained: drivers in line for dramatic insurance changes

These are the largest ICBC reforms made in more than four decades
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BC Ferries offers direct service from Texada Island to Comox

BC Ferries offers direct service from Texada Island to Comox

Two-year pilot program will allow a maximum of 10 vehicles to travel to Vancouver Island
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 6 to February 12, 2020.
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All quiet at the legislature today after protesters pack up encampment

All quiet at the legislature today after protesters pack up encampment

Indigenous supporters removed their encampment from the legislature steps late Tuesday after delaying but not preventing the start of the new session and delivery of the government’s throne speech.
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Powell River storefront façade program to expand territory in 2020

Powell River storefront façade program to expand territory in 2020

Program allows for improvements to business street fronts
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Low-speed electric vehicles will be permissible within City of Powell River

Low-speed electric vehicles will be permissible within City of Powell River

Vehicles can operate on streets with limit of 50 km/h
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Lieutenant-governor reads throne speech as protesters gather outside B.C. legislature

Lieutenant-governor reads throne speech as protesters gather outside B.C. legislature

The traditional prorogation of the last session was delayed at the legislature today but the opening of the spring session went ahead despite protesters blocking the entrances to the building. Lt.-Gov.
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