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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 21 to 27, 2019.
Children’s watchdog blames Alberta, B.C. for failing teen before his death

Children’s watchdog blames Alberta, B.C. for failing teen before his death

A boy who by age 11 already felt he had been “passed around for 20 million years” is the subject of a report by B.C.’s child and youth watchdog on gaps in child services between provinces.
City of Powell River Council approves fall community forest grants

City of Powell River Council approves fall community forest grants

Total of 15 projects will be underwritten
North Island-Powell River MP chosen for leadership role

North Island-Powell River MP chosen for leadership role

Rachel Blaney will serve as NDP's whip in House of Commons
Powell River RCMP locate firearms, drugs and drug paraphernalia in search

Powell River RCMP locate firearms, drugs and drug paraphernalia in search

Police respond to a report of a fight at a residence
BBB warns of secret Santa pyramid scheme fraud

BBB warns of secret Santa pyramid scheme fraud

A Vancouver victim lost $7,500 in scam that promises big returns
North Island-Powell River MP looks ahead at opportunities, challenges in minority government

North Island-Powell River MP looks ahead at opportunities, challenges in minority government

Rachel Blaney expects to spend more time in Ottawa during second term
qathet Regional District director proposes water conservation measure for Myrtle Pond system

qathet Regional District director proposes water conservation measure for Myrtle Pond system

However, motion to remove or reduce minimum user rates fails
qathet Regional District to consider steps for a connected region

qathet Regional District to consider steps for a connected region

Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick wants to improve high-speed internet access
qathet regional board to consider solid-waste tipping fee increase

qathet regional board to consider solid-waste tipping fee increase

Directors vote on recommendation for $5 per year increases