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Nominations open for UBID trustee election

Nominations open for UBID trustee election

The election will be held on April 20 with the advance poll on April 9
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New Democrat and Tory politicians from North Island weigh in on SNC-Lavalin affair

New Democrat and Tory politicians from North Island weigh in on SNC-Lavalin affair

NDP MP Rachel Blaney and Conservative candidate Shelley Downey echo party leaders
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Braidwood construction complete; first tenant has moved in

Braidwood construction complete; first tenant has moved in

Units designed for those at risk of homelessness
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B.C. Indigenous woman appointed to Canada鈥檚 gun advisory committee

B.C. Indigenous woman appointed to Canada鈥檚 gun advisory committee

First Nations and northern voices were both missing in discussions
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Courtenay council considers third cannabis applicant

Courtenay council considers third cannabis applicant

Urban Smoke wants to convert into non-medical cannabis shop
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Courtenay man with service dog wants level playing field

Courtenay man with service dog wants level playing field

Retired army vet says legislation one-sided
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Port Alice awaits word as few remaining pulp mill workers sent home

Port Alice awaits word as few remaining pulp mill workers sent home

No word yet from company as to whether move marks permanent closure of dormant Neucel cellulose
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New area code rolling out in B.C. this spring

New area code rolling out in B.C. this spring

All phone numbers with current area codes are set to run out by May 2020
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CSWM considers tipping fee increase

CSWM considers tipping fee increase

Waste Management board supports review
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Green Party nomination meeting for North Island-Powell River takes place March 10

Green Party nomination meeting for North Island-Powell River takes place March 10

he nomination meeting of the Green Party of Canada North Island-Powell River (NIPR) Electoral District Association is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, from 2:00 to 4:00. It will take place simultaneously at the Black Creek Community Centre, located at 2001 Black Creek Road in Black Creek, and the Powell River library, 1st Credit Union Community Room, 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River.
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