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Council approves loan for run-of-river project

Council approves loan for run-of-river project

Two councillors want certainty before any money is spent
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Translators gather for conference

Translators gather for conference

Organizer hopes event attracts participants from around the world
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CrimeStoppers: April 3, 2013

Week of March 26 to April 1, 2013 Total calls for service = 91 Impaired driving = 4 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 3 Mischief = 4 1. March 27 Gibsons Beach Road Police received a report of an ATV collision.
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Options for medical scans increase

Mobile MRI unit could ease travel time for patients
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Quick Peaks: April 3, 2013

New proposal A group of four Conservative MPs has proposed a new configuration of some BC federal electoral ridings that will keep Powell River together with the lower Sunshine Coast, instead of putting it in Vancouver Island North.
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Youth employment program receives provincial funds

Coordinator looks for local partnerships
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Consultant reports on community plan progress

More neighbourhood meetings coming up
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Taxpayers shoulder tax increase

Draft city budget calls for 38 per cent hike for most classes
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Regional district budget rises

Taxes vary in electoral areas depending on services
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Regional grant funds museum increase

Additional cost split between city and rural areas
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