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Powerful tremor shakes coast

Powerful tremor shakes coast

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Haida Gwaii region at 8:04 pm on Saturday, October 27.
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Collision closes highway

Collision closes highway

Highway now open and hydro restored
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Family fights for accountability

Family fights for accountability

Grieving relatives want law changed
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Ferries consultation process needs more work

Ferries consultation process needs more work

Local officials give province feedback on public engagement plan
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CrimeStoppers: October 24, 2012

CrimeStoppers: October 24, 2012

A warrant has been issued on Frank Leitner for assault, uttering threats and possession of a dangerous weapon. Leitner is five feet 11 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, has blonde hair, hazel eyes and was born on July 31, 1959.
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Quick Peaks: October 24, 2012

Concession petition CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Local 798 has asked City of Powell River council to consider reopening the concession at Powell River Recreation Complex.
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Council gives initial readings to permissive tax bylaws

Adoption expected at special meeting
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Requests for upgrades to district schools

Board of education approaches province
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Tied vote defeats urban chicken bylaw

Tied vote defeats urban chicken bylaw

Issue goes back to staff for a report on suggestions from the regions environmental health officer
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Elected officials pitch unity to commission

Officials hear from residents in Courtenay
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