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North Island-Powell River MP prepares report on state of chinook fishery

North Island-Powell River MP prepares report on state of chinook fishery

More staff and more money for hatcheries is necessary, says Rachel Blaney
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Hazardous trees in Texada Island recreation area facing removal

Hazardous trees in Texada Island recreation area facing removal

Site will not be open to public while work is underway
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Rise in data breaches prompts warning

Rise in data breaches prompts warning

As privacy awareness week gets underway, the BC Office for the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Better Business Bureau are warning people do a better job protecting their personal data
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Vancouver Island University expands early childhood education program in Powell River

Vancouver Island University expands early childhood education program in Powell River

Educational opportunity to include enrolment of 25 students
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 2 to 8, 2019.
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Northbound cycling lane by Mitchell Brothers to be shut down

Northbound cycling lane by Mitchell Brothers to be shut down

City of Powell River Council also recommends lower speed limits in Cranberry commercial zone
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Greens energized by Manly win

Greens energized by Manly win

Monday night’s Nanaimo-Ladysmith federal byelection seems to be giving local Green supporters some momentum heading into the October general election. Paul Manly won the riding with a margin of around 5,000 votes in the preliminary count.
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City of Powell River announces tax rates for various property classes

City of Powell River announces tax rates for various property classes

Council will consider final adoption at special meeting
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Chief election officer releases final report on Powell River byelection

Chief election officer releases final report on Powell River byelection

Voter totals low in comparison to general election, but still a good turnout, says Chris Jackson
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City of Powell River will own waterfront development corporation properties

City of Powell River will own waterfront development corporation properties

Purchase involves $1.4 million loan to be paid in five years
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