PowellRiverCurling.com 2008-08-27T22:23:47-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1 XOOPS WebLinks 0.9 Copyright (c) 2008, XOOPS XOOPS http://powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com/ vanguard@vanguardmwdconsulting.com Gag award 2008-06-12T05:43:35-06:00 2008-06-12T05:43:35-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.1 A Vancouver-based organization nominated the City of Powell River for its Golden Gag award. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories ]]> Missing plans 2008-06-12T05:43:15-06:00 2008-06-12T05:43:15-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.2 Townsite Heritage Society members are hoping to find the original plans for the Henderson House. "Apparently the early plans for the houses in the old Townsite were in a barrel and they disappeared," ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories House Histories and Heritage. "Someone said it was for the protection of the plans, because people were talking about throwing them out."
]]> Council revisits options 2008-06-12T05:42:26-06:00 2008-06-12T05:42:26-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.3 Barriers will not go up on Harvie Avenue for nowCity of Powell River council has postponed placing traffic barriers on Harvie Avenue until it considers other options. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Barriers will not go up on Harvie Avenue for now

City of Powell River council has postponed placing traffic barriers on Harvie Avenue until it considers other options. ]]> Report targets municipal spending 2008-06-12T05:41:55-06:00 2008-06-12T05:41:55-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.4 City of Powell River is one of few that kept spending below growth in population and inflationPowell River was one of the few BC municipalities that managed to keep spending growth below the growth in ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories City of Powell River is one of few that kept spending below growth in population and inflation

Powell River was one of the few BC municipalities that managed to keep spending growth below the growth in population and inflation, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
]]> Meat regulations still under dispute 2008-06-12T05:40:54-06:00 2008-06-12T05:40:54-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.5 Nine months after it took effect, Sunshine Coast farmers are still fighting against the ministry of health's newMeat Inspection Regulation(MIR). XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Meat Inspection Regulation(MIR).
]]> Society secures Henderson House 2008-06-12T05:39:02-06:00 2008-06-12T05:39:02-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.6 Catalyst Paper Corporation sells first residential home in TownsiteTownsite Heritage Society members are thrilled to have secured the first residential home built in Powell River. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Catalyst Paper Corporation sells first residential home in Townsite

Townsite Heritage Society members are thrilled to have secured the first residential home built in Powell River. ]]> Housing project creates 34 units 2008-06-12T03:58:48-06:00 2008-06-12T03:58:48-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.7 Band expects homes to be ready in three monthsTla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation has embarked on an ambitious housing project that will create 34 residences for community members. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Band expects homes to be ready in three months

Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation has embarked on an ambitious housing project that will create 34 residences for community members. ]]> Father's Day Contest Winner 2008-06-11T04:44:51-06:00 2008-06-11T04:44:51-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.8 Happy Father's Day - Richard Roberts!Richard Roberts was the lucky winner of lunch for two at the restaurant of his choice in Powell River. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Richard Roberts was the lucky winner of lunch for two at the restaurant of his choice in Powell River. ]]> Needles create barefoot risk 2008-06-05T14:42:00-06:00 2008-06-05T14:42:00-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.9 Used sharps can transmit diseases if puncturing skinWith warm temperatures and the inclination to walk around with bare feet or open footwear such as flip-flops, Powell River's needle exchange program ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Used sharps can transmit diseases if puncturing skin

With warm temperatures and the inclination to walk around with bare feet or open footwear such as flip-flops, Powell River's needle exchange program is urging people to keep a sharp eye on the ground.
]]> Volunteers appear in video 2008-06-05T14:41:40-06:00 2008-06-05T14:41:40-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.10 Wonderful experience in BC Disability Games leads to invitationPowell River residents are featured in a video about volunteering for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Wonderful experience in BC Disability Games leads to invitation

Powell River residents are featured in a video about volunteering for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
]]> City engineer resigns position 2008-06-05T06:47:02-06:00 2008-06-05T06:47:02-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.11 Don MacKinnon has accepted a new job with the City of Campbell River. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Councillor calls for study of issues 2008-06-05T06:45:14-06:00 2008-06-05T06:45:14-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.12 Committee should consider if obstacles are surmountableAn elected official has suggested the City of Powell River abandon its plan to reconfigure and upgrade the south harbour if three issues prove to ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Committee should consider if obstacles are surmountable

An elected official has suggested the City of Powell River abandon its plan to reconfigure and upgrade the south harbour if three issues prove to be insurmountable. ]]> City and Tla'Amin plan celebration 2008-06-05T05:06:17-06:00 2008-06-05T05:06:17-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.13 Fifth anniversary event includes speeches from invited guestsTla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation and the City of Powell River have organized a day of festivities to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Fifth anniversary event includes speeches from invited guests

Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation and the City of Powell River have organized a day of festivities to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the signing of the community accord. ]]> Mission encapsulates ambition 2008-06-05T03:45:52-06:00 2008-06-05T03:45:52-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.14 Dr. Robert Thirsk trains for four-month stay aboard international space station. In 1962, in his grade three class at Grief Point Elementary School, Dr. Robert Thirsk was captivated by John Glenn's sp ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories
Dr. Robert Thirsk trains for four-month stay aboard international space station. In 1962, in his grade three class at Grief Point Elementary School, Dr. Robert Thirsk was captivated by John Glenn's space flight. ]]> Archaeologists excavate ancient site 2008-05-29T14:42:10-06:00 2008-05-29T14:42:10-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.15 Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Simon Fraser University partner in heritage programCommunity members from Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Powell River have an opportunity this summer to part ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Simon Fraser University partner in heritage program

Community members from Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Powell River have an opportunity this summer to participate in the first full-scale excavation of an ancient lookout and refuge site in BC. ]]> Dealer given jail 2008-05-29T04:12:03-06:00 2008-05-29T04:12:03-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.16 A Powell River resident facing numerous drug-related charges has pled guilty. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories ]]> Gas triggers alarms 2008-05-29T04:11:34-06:00 2008-05-29T04:11:34-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.17 Catalyst Paper Corporation evacuated the west end of the Powell River mill site after a release of sulphur dioxide gas. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories ]]> Company officials propose co-treating sewage 2008-05-29T04:10:18-06:00 2008-05-29T04:10:18-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.18 Catalyst Paper reps ask for further studyCatalyst Paper Corporation representatives have asked the City of Powell River to explore the possibility of co-treating sewage at the mill site. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Catalyst Paper reps ask for further study

Catalyst Paper Corporation representatives have asked the City of Powell River to explore the possibility of co-treating sewage at the mill site. ]]> Directors vote for ship ban 2008-05-29T04:09:54-06:00 2008-05-29T04:09:54-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.19 Company president says fuel safe to transportPowell River Regional District (PRRD) directors have passed a motion calling for a ban on LNG (liquefied natural gas) tankers in the Strait of Georgia and ... XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories Company president says fuel safe to transport

Powell River Regional District (PRRD) directors have passed a motion calling for a ban on LNG (liquefied natural gas) tankers in the Strait of Georgia and Malaspina Strait. ]]> Gas release at mill triggers evacuation 2008-05-23T09:48:53-06:00 2008-05-23T09:48:53-06:00 tag:powellrivercurling.vanguardmwdconsulting.com,2008://1.20 Catalyst Paper Corporation evacuated the west end of the Powell River mill site after a release of sulphur dioxide gas. The incident occurred at 10:26 am on Friday, May 23. XOOPS The Powell River PeakNews:This week:Top Stories