Powell River
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Thursday vote could move Powell River, B.C. one step closer to name changeCouncillors in Powell River are slated to vote on a proposal to hold the equivalent of a referendum on changing the community's name to one supported by the Tla'amin First Nation.PoliticsFeb 15
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Councillor ‘belittled and mocked’ language in Powell River name change debate: First NationCouncillor Jim Palm was speaking about an opinion poll on whether or not Powell River should change its name at a meeting last Tuesday.PoliticsFeb 5
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Powell River selling ‘brand new, never-used’ fire engine for $1MThe city approved the truck's purchase in 2018 and ordered it in 2022 as a part of its plan to replace equipment for the local fire department.CanadaJan 8
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B.C. mom says non-verbal son with autism given high doses of THCA Powell River woman says her non-verbal, autistic son was given high doses of THC, against explicit instructions.HealthJan 5
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B.C. government, Tla’amin Nation make agreement to safeguard site near Powell RiverThe Tla'amin Nation and the B.C. government signed a memorandum of understanding committing to work together for the future of tiskʷat site near Powell River.CanadaOct 28, 2023
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Vehicle accident led to BC Ferries crew shortage that chopped Sunshine Coast sailingsAn employee was in the accident on the way to work, resulting in around eight cancelled sailings between the two Sunshine Coast destinations between Saturday and Monday.TrafficSep 4, 2023
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Black bear destroyed after climbing on top of 5-year-old child in Powell RiverOn Tuesday around noon, a group of children were playing in a field at Haywire Bay when a bear appeared.EnvironmentAug 24, 2023
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3 men handed 1-year ban, fines for illegal fishing in B.C.Fisheries and Oceans Canada say the three were caught following a public tip in August 2021. The three were found guilty in November 2022.CanadaDec 17, 2022
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‘Just your average student’: Former school counsellor remembers Pelosi break-in suspect David DePapeThe suspect in the Pelosi home break-in has roots in Powell River, B.C. – where some in the Sunshine Coast community of just under 14,000 remember David DePape as an ordinary teen.PoliticsOct 31, 2022
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B.C. municipal election 2022: Powell River resultsPowell River residents went to the polls on Oct. 15 to choose their next mayor and council in the 2022 B.C. municipal election.PoliticsSep 18, 2022
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