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Students meet ministrys standard

Teachers association says tests miss mark
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Council steps forward on urban chicken bylaw

Amendment allows residents to keep poultry on any residential lot
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Briefly: September 28, 2012

Decriminalize pot A majority of BC local government leaders passed a resolution on Wednesday, September 26 that calls for the decriminalization of marijuana.
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Quick Peaks: September 26, 2012

Complex care Elected officials adopted a bylaw at the September 19 Powell River Regional Hospital District board meeting to provide funds for a project to replace Olive Devaud residence. The capital expenditure bylaw provides for about $1.
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Common-law couple families increase

Census figures reflect changing dynamics
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School Board Briefs: September 26, 2012

Students on language exchange Over the summer a group of 20 students from China visited Powell River in a language exchange organized by the BC ministry of education in partnership with Westwind Learning Center.
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Park party attracts renowned rockers

Regional board approves free camping for people attending benefit dance
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Kings burn opponents in pair of games

Kings burn opponents in pair of games

Young players steal the spotlight
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Staff look at phasing out bottled water

Report to be given during budget discussions
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Fire protection rules stymie house plans

Cranberry couple faces mounting costs to rebuild home
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