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Imperial Oil demolishes fuel tanks in Powell River

Imperial Oil demolishes fuel tanks in Powell River

Company plans environmental assessment of Powell River property and eventual sale of facility
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Planning moves forward on Powell River Airport project

Planning moves forward on Powell River Airport project

New aviation centre is real and is going to happen, says developer
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UPDATED: Powell River RCMP deem threatening message at high school 'low risk'

UPDATED: Powell River RCMP deem threatening message at high school 'low risk'

Classes continue at Brooks Secondary School following police investigation
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BC Ferries leaves travellers behind Sunday

BC Ferries leaves travellers behind Sunday

BC Ferries is apologizing to Sunshine Coast customers for being unable “to carry everyone who wished to travel” on Sunday, Oct. 21.
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Goldsmith-Jones still lobbying for DFO officer

Goldsmith-Jones still lobbying for DFO officer

Local MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones says she’s continuing to push for a dedicated fisheries officer for the lower Sunshine Coast, and thinks the recent appointment of North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson to the fisheries portfolio is a sign that Prime Mini
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Series of earthquakes hit off west coast

Series of earthquakes hit off west coast

Tremors a reminder for Powell River residents to be prepared
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UPDATED: qathet Regional District releases preliminary election results

UPDATED: qathet Regional District releases preliminary election results

Four of five electoral areas report vote totals with one acclamation
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Five B.C. travel videos that will ignite your inner explorer

Five B.C. travel videos that will ignite your inner explorer

Feel like a road trip? These videos will inspire you to explore
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Powell River mayoral candidates partake in live debate

Powell River mayoral candidates partake in live debate

90-minute broadcast includes exchanges and viewpoints on high profile community issues
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Will B.C.'s legal weed prices be low enough to draw consumers from underground?

Will B.C.'s legal weed prices be low enough to draw consumers from underground?

How much of a dent British Columbia's legal sales of recreational cannabis will make in the black market for weed remains an open question while the province keeps retail pricing under wraps. Based on the information B.C.
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