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Key 2018 election dates for Powell River

Key 2018 election dates for Powell River

Advanced voting days, when any resident and non-resident elector can vote: Wednesday, October 10, from 8 am to 8 pm in the Poplar Room at Powell River Recreation Complex Wednesday, October 17, from 8 am to 8 pm in the Poplar Room, at Powell River Rec
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Vancouver Coastal Health issues measles warning

Vancouver Coastal Health issues measles warning

Powell River residents visiting Vancouver may have been exposed
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Human negligence blamed for wildfire near Powell River

Human negligence blamed for wildfire near Powell River

Natural resource officers close to charging people responsible for East Redonda Island blaze
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City of Powell River moves on tax break bylaw for airport deal

City of Powell River moves on tax break bylaw for airport deal

Revitalization intended to attract light industry
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Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Treatment centre official takes aim at idea that long-term regime of prescribed drugs is the best option for addicts
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 5 to 12, 2018.
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Powell River activists to serve sentences for Kinder Morgan protests

Powell River activists to serve sentences for Kinder Morgan protests

Protesters demonstrate against Trans Mountain Pipeline
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UPDATED: Crews respond to raging fire in Powell River

UPDATED: Crews respond to raging fire in Powell River

Duplex burns in Townsite neighbourhood
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City of Powell River plans to zone popular Penticton Trails as recreational park

City of Powell River plans to zone popular Penticton Trails as recreational park

New park moves closer to approval
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Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

New regulations governing production and sale of cannabis to require greater interaction between police, local councils
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