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Powell River cannabis retail stores must have 150 metres distance between each other

Powell River cannabis retail stores must have 150 metres distance between each other

New bylaw also stipulates separation from schools, playgrounds and recreation facilities
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Correspondence calls for reversal of Cranberry cycling lane decision

Correspondence calls for reversal of Cranberry cycling lane decision

City of Powell River will also be looking at reducing speed limits through corridor
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City of Powell River hosts short-term rental open house

City of Powell River hosts short-term rental open house

Bylaw changes allow for accommodation rentals in some city zones
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Peter Marcin joins race for North Island-Powell River seat

Peter Marcin joins race for North Island-Powell River seat

Newly-formed People’s Party of Canada nominates riding candidate
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B.C. residents urged to stay safe and aware of wildfire risks over long weekend

B.C. residents urged to stay safe and aware of wildfire risks over long weekend

The province is reminding the public to take precautions and be fire and emergency safe
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Global drug study ranks Canada #3 in the world for drunkenness

Global drug study ranks Canada #3 in the world for drunkenness

Canada is famous for many things – but is drunkenness one of them?
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North Island-Powell River MP proposes system to avoid suspension of benefits

North Island-Powell River MP proposes system to avoid suspension of benefits

Private member’s bill tabled by Rachel Blaney aims to help seniors in need
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Student develops tax estimator app for City of Powell River

Student develops tax estimator app for City of Powell River

Online tool will provide breakdown of where property taxes are allocated
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Delegations advocate for qathet Regional District to enact parkland acquisition strategy

Delegations advocate for qathet Regional District to enact parkland acquisition strategy

Regional board approved plan in 2017
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Speeding drivers in B.C. tops list of long weekend worries: Survey

Speeding drivers in B.C. tops list of long weekend worries: Survey

As drivers hit the road this Victoria Day long weekend, police will be conducting a province-wide enforcement blitz to target speeders as part of a month-long campaign.
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