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Wednesday Nov 25

Man jumps from Queen of Burnaby 10:06 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
BREAKING NEWS – A 63-year-old Powell River man was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Comox to receive medical attention after apparently jumping from the mid-day Queen of Burnaby sailing from Powell River to Little River.
Awareness helps in snow clearing 10:06 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
With snow in the forecast, City of Powell River public works crews are gearing up to keep streets cleared and safe for vehicles.
Bike race attracts world-class riders 10:05 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
An epic bike race is making a one-day stop in Powell River, creating an opportunity to showcase the area to participants from around the world.
Capital projects total $30 million 10:05 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
City of Powell River officials are prepared to tackle $30 million in capital projects, many of which have to be completed by March 2011.
Innovation inspires Nova Scotia MP 10:05 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Powell River residents discussed a wide range of issues with a prominent Liberal MP who visited the community on November 13.
Council approves park agreement 10:05 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
City of Powell River council has taken the final step in the creation of Millennium Park.
Flu shots for all 10:05 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Even though incidence of H1N1 influenza appears to be on the wane, Powell River residents are encouraged to be vaccinated.
BC creates reserve on Texada 10:04 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Provincial officials have created a map reserve on one part of a proposed location for a new quarry on Texada Island.
Storm knocks out power to thousands 10:04 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A fierce storm knocked out power to thousands of Powell River residents and cancelled ferry sailings on Wednesday evening, November 18.
Rural director says no to vote 10:04 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Powell River Regional District rural directors do not want to ask voters if they would approve sharing costs to operate the Powell River Recreation Complex.
Staff to develop conflict-of-interest policy 10:04 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
City of Powell River council has directed staff to develop a conflict-of-interest policy for members of standing and select committees. The motion was passed at the November 5 committee-of-the-whole meeting.
Police Briefs: November 25, 2009 10:03 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Cash stolen Police responded to a report of a break and enter to the office of the Worthington Apartments at 4240 Westview Avenue. Entry was gained through a locked window. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. Police examined the scene and seized items for analysis by RCMP Forensic Identification Services. This incident occurred sometime overnight on Thursday, November 12 and remains under ...
Council Briefs: November 25, 2009 10:03 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Affordable housing City of Powell River council passed a motion regarding city-owned property on Ontario Avenue, designating it to accommodate affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities. The motion also directed staff to prepare a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone the land from R2, single- and two-family residential, to RMS, compact residential select.
Quick Peaks: November 25, 2009 10:03 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Cancels sailings BC Ferries is cancelling three Powell River-Comox round-trips on Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29.
Briefly: November 20, 2009 10:03 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Catalyst appeals Catalyst Paper Corporation has appealed a BC Supreme Court decision involving taxes levied by the District of North Cowichan.

Tuesday Nov 24

Woodland access under discussion 5:19 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Backcountry and alpine recreational users are concerned deactivation of roads and infrastructure will restrict wilderness access.
Report confirms BC Ferries issues 5:19 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Concerns raised by the provincial comptroller general about the BC Ferry system are welcome in some local quarters.
BC brings rules to off-road vehicles 5:19 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Off-road vehicle riders will soon be required to wear helmets and register and licence machines if they ride on Crown land.
Council adopts permissive tax bylaws 5:19 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
City of Powell River council adopted five bylaws at a special council meeting on October 29 dealing with permissive tax exemptions.
Cellphone use faces road ban 5:18 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Cellular phone users who insist on talking while driving could be on the hook for significant fines.

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