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Powell River, British Columbia

	Powell River Regional District, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is bounded by the mainland portion of the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona to the north, and to the east by the Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts.
		On the mainland, this includes the area southeast of Powell River to the ferry terminal at Saltery Bay and northwest of Powell River to Desolation Sound and the terminus of Highway 101 in Lund.
		The regional district is governed by a board of 7 directors representing the municipality, plus 5 others representing the unincorporated areas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Powell_River_Regional_District,_British_Columbia (264 words)

	Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District is located in the heart of the southern interior region of British Columbia, on the Trans-Canada Highway between Vancouver and Calgary.
		The regional district is situated on the northern end of the Kootenay and Okanagan Valleys.
		The population of the region is 52 227 (2004 Stats).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbia-Shuswap_Regional_District,_British_Columbia (334 words)

	Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
		Bracketed by Georgia Strait and the magnificent coastal mountain range, the regional district of Powell River stretches along the lengthy shoreline from Saltery Bay in the south to Lund in the north.
		Powell River's road grid is such that it takes a turn or two to reach most of the recreation destinations tucked in the slopes of the Coast Mountains that rise gently from the shoreline.
		Powell River is deservedly known as one of the premier winter diving locales on the west coast of North America.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=12 (2802 words)

	Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) is a sub-provincial administrative district within the Canadian province of British Columbia, Canada.
		The unincorporated Greater Vancouver Regional District Electoral Area A comprises all unincorporated land within the Regional District boundaries, including the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands (see University Endowment Lands) and Barnston Island in the Fraser River.
		The population of Electoral district A is 7,096 (2001).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greater_Vancouver_Regional_District (625 words)

	The Corporation of District of Powell River Municipal Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Powell River is located on the coast of British Columbia approximately 145 kilometres 90 miles north of Vancouver, immediately across from Courtenay on Vancouver Island.
		To arrive in Powell River from Vancouver means a short ferry trip from Horseshoe Bay, a scenic 80 kilometre drive on the Sechelt Peninsula, then a second ferry trip to Saltery Bay, itself a short drive from the centre of Powell River.
		The most populous area of Powell River is Westview, which is also geographically central and is the commercial, light industrial and institutional centre of the municipality.
	www.powellriver.ca (1152 words)

	Powell River, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada - General Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Powell River Region is located on the Sunshine Coast of the British Columbia mainland 135 km (88 miles) Northwest of Vancouver.
		The Powell River Regional District is governed by a seven person Board of Directors, of whom five are elected for a two year term, and two are appointed representatives of the Municipal Council.
		The Powell River region of the Sunshine Coast is a year round sea to mountain recreation area and is quickly becoming the place to live and retire for residents from around the world.
	www.discoverpowellriver.com /visitors/generalprinfo.html (1690 words)

	Houseboating on Powell Lake, Sunshine Coast of BC
		Powell Lake is located in the upper region, north of the town of Powell River, the largest settlement along the Sunshine Coast.
		Powell Lake is one of 12 lakes that comprise the Powell Forest Canoe Route, located within the southern portion of the Sunshine Coast Forest District.
		Powell River may be one of the world's shortest rivers but it connects with a string of lakes - Powell, Goat, Windsor - that characterize much of the inland region.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /Recreation/vcm/sunshine/houseboating.html (821 words)

	Freshwater Website: Water Quality (Source water protection case studies - Powell River, British Columbia)
		The Regional District comprises the Corporation of the District of Powell River (Municipality of Powell River), and Electoral Areas A, B, C, D and E. The municipality is made up of four distinct neighbourhoods: Westview, Townsite, Cranberry Lake, and Wildwood.
		The Powell River Regional District is governed by a seven-person Board of Directors, two of whom are appointed representatives of the Municipal Council.
		The district is permitted a diversion of 25 cubic feet/second.
	www.ec.gc.ca /water/en/manage/qual/case/e_powell.htm (6770 words)

	Hansard -- Thursday, February 12, 2004 p.m. -- Vol. 20, No. 4 (HTML)
		She was a founding member of the Columbia Valley Writers Guild, the Rocky Mountain Toastmasters Club, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Invermere Businessmen's Association, the Invermere Public Library and the historical society.
		In fact, British Columbia is the only jurisdiction in the world that we're aware of that tracks aboriginal achievement separate from overall student achievement.
		British Columbia's diversity is increasingly recognized as an asset in the domestic and international markets and is a major contributor to Canadian economic prosperity.
	www.legis.gov.bc.ca /hansard/37th5th/h40212p.htm (15009 words)

	Lang Bay, British Columbia, Canada
		Nearby Powell River is deservedly known as one of the premier winter diving locales on the west coast of North America.
		North of Lang Bay is Powell River, blessed with a beautiful seaside setting and an abundance of sun, clear water and sandy beaches.
		Powell River is a favoured destination of families and adventure travellers seeking a wide variety of outdoor activities and recreational sites.
	www.vanderhoofbc.com /regions/towns?townID=7 (1720 words)

	ShipNet \| Port and Terminal Information \| Powell River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Location: Powell River is located on the mainland 135 km (88 miles) Northwest of Vancouver BC.
		The regional district population is in excess of 20,000.
		Powell River has highway (#101), ferry and air transportation services to Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
	www.shipnet.com /Ports/Powell_River (115 words)

	British Columbia (Canada) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The arms of British Columbia are "Argent, three bars wavy azure, issuant from the base of a demi-sun in his splendor or, on a chief of the Union Device charged in the centre point with an antique crown or.
		When British Columbia became a province of Canada, its first proposal for a coat-of-arms and flag was a half-sun representing BC's western location) in the top half and a Union Jack in the bottom half.
		The flag of British Colombia is indeed a banner of arms and was adopted on 27 June 1960.
	fotw.vexillum.com /flags/ca-bc.html (929 words)

	Powell River, BC: Gateway to Sunshine Coast Adventures:BC Scene Magazine, Air Highways Traveler
		Powell River is home port to a fleet of fishing vessels and tourism is an increasing influence on the local economy.
		Powell River is known across North America as the `hot spot' for scuba diving, with 19 dive sites in the immediate vicinity.
		Nature and water lovers are attracted by the wilderness that surrounds Powell River on land and the inland ocean at its doorstep.
	www.airhighways.com /powell_river.htm (380 words)

	Hansard -- Monday, February 23, 2004 a.m. -- Vol. 20, No. 12 (HTML)
		As I told John, the government of British Columbia is committed to working collaboratively with businesses and communities to support and encourage ongoing development as we prepare to welcome the world in 2010.
		I believe it will give British Columbians more say in choosing the option which they feel best fits their needs, and I believe it is the morally correct way for government to respond to the needs of the citizens it serves.
		Again, in North America, British Columbia is one of the highest per-capita users of these services, and it is through the innovation and programs such as the Minister of Management Services was discussing earlier that we're now managing to keep that edge.
	www.legis.gov.bc.ca /hansard/37th5th/h40223a.htm (15024 words)

	Libweb - Directory of Libraries in British Columbia
		British Columbia Government IT Library Victoria, British Columbia
		British Columbia Ministry of Forests Victoria, British Columbia
		University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, British Columbia
	lists.webjunction.org /libweb/CA_British_Columbia.html (224 words)

	Sunshine Coast BC Canada
		The land in the Cranberry district was subdivided in 1912, with lots going to returning WWI vets for the princely sum of $1.
		The woods are ever-present, but the floatplanes land at Powell Lake, and tourists journey through Wildwood on their way to Lund, marvelling at the lush greenery and the expansive views from the top of Wildwood Hill.
		Westview is the most populated area of Powell River, and is the main destination for visitors to the region, with its diverse array of businesses, and many familiar franchises such as restaurants and hardware chains.
	www.thesunshinecoast.com /powellriver (556 words)

	Air Quality Home Page
		The Lower Mainland Region of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment (MoE) is located in the south-western corner of the province (click here for map) and includes the Fraser Canyon, Lower Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky, and Sunshine Coast airsheds.
		Regional air quality operations are based in Surrey, BC with staff carrying out a variety of tasks related to air quality monitoring and assessment, air discharge permitting, air quality planning, and permit compliance.
		Regional staff operate ambient air quality and meteorological monitors in Squamish, Brackendale, Whistler and Sechelt, and review ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring data collected by air discharge permit holders in Woodfibre, Port Mellon, and Powell River, BC.
	wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /sry/p2/air_quality (312 words)

	The Powell River Peak - Treaty Commission funds planning project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Powell River's relationship with Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation was showcased last week at a follow-up to a community-to-community forum held in November.
		As well, Powell River's OCP cover features a drawing of a raven with a pearl in its beak by Shawn Frank, a member of the Nuu Chah Nulth Nation who now lives in Tla'Amin.
		Phillip spoke about many issues, including the historic leadership accord between the First Nations Summit, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs and the BC Assembly of First Nations, signed in March 2005, that committed the three groups to work together for the benefit of all first nations in BC.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=16048819&BRD=1998&PAG=461&dept_id=221589&rfi=6 (535 words)

	Fraser River
		As one of the world's great rivers, the Fraser River has been, and always will be, integral to the economic, environmental, cultural and historical fabric of British Columbia.
		This multi-faceted river has its humble beginnings in the Rocky Mountains of eastern British Columbia and gathers its strength during its southward course before reaching a momentous crescendo through the infamous Hell's Gate, then quiets down as it empties into the Strait of Georgia.
		The rich silt this river carries along its journey has been a prevailing force in driving the Fraser Valley's fertile farm and pasture lands - evidence of which can be found in the lush greenery and contented farm animals enroute.
	www.coastandmountains.bc.ca /page.cfm/9255 (363 words)

	British Columbia Region Map: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District — Thompson-Nicola Regional District \| Canada ...
		Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
		You are in British Columbia (Canada), administrative region of level 1.
		If you would like to recommend this British Columbia map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
	www.maplandia.com /canada/british-columbia (880 words)

	Monitoring Solid Pulp Mill Wastes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Although the Powell River report suggests that runoff and leaching are the most probable route of off-site movement of the dioxins, there is significant potential for wind dispersal as well.
		Primary sludge from the Powell River plant is to be composted prior to land application in road reclamation.
		Although the Powell River pulp mill sludge appears to be of value as a fertilizer (secondary sludge) and as a soil amendment (primary sludge) with little metal concerns, the concentrations of dioxin in these sludges indicates that there is likely high concentrations of various organic compounds.
	www.rfu.org /MonSolid.htm (14205 words)

	News: Powell River named Cultural Capital of Canada 2004
		For this program, a municipality is defined as a town, city, regional municipality or district with a duly constituted gouvernement, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit equivalent gouvernements.
		From major landmark celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Festival of the Performing Arts and the 50th anniversary of the Powell River Chorus to the establishment of a new bilingual Summer School, Powell River will showcase and develop its many talented artists and cultural workers.
		This is awarded to a group of two or more municipalities (in at least two provinces or territories) who submit a joint application to develop innovative cultural exchanges and partnerships that celebrate the community identity of each partner and help to build a lasting legacy for the arts and culture in both.
	www.kathaumixw.org /main/news/2003/press_cultural_capital.htm (1122 words)

	Canoeing and Kayaking in the Vancouver Region of British Columbia Rockies
		Canoeing and Kayaking in the Vancouver Region of British Columbia Rockies
		This region, the most populated in British Columbia, is able to offer some of the most interesting waters in the province, from small lakes to raging rivers.
		The Upper section of the river is a grade or class 2+ to 4 run that is approximately 10 km (6 mi.)starting at Slesse Creek put-in to Tamihi Bridge.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/kayaking/vancouver (1505 words)

	Powell River Accommodation - British Columbia, Canada
		Powell River is situated at the top of the Sunshine Coast on the mainland.
		The Powell River Regional District is a quiet, rural region.
		But Powell River is most known for its exceptional facilities for divers.
	www.gobc.ca /Powell-River_accommodations.php (236 words)

	Sunshine Coast Travel Guide - British Columbia
		Tucked into the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia, the Sunshine Coast is a 180 km (110 mile) stretch of paradise where the mossy rainforest drops from a sculpted shoreline into the Strait of Georgia, and winds itself northward beneath the Coast Mountains from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound.
		It's a contemplative, quiet environment that has inspired a large, creative community of internationally known artists, musicians and artisans whose creations are showcased in local galleries and crafts stores, as well as in their own pottery, woodworking, and glass blowing studios up and down the coast.
		Situated along the magnificent Malaspina Strait, 135km (84m) northwest of Vancouver, Powell River is surrounded by some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world.
	www.coastandmountains.bc.ca /page.cfm/937 (698 words)

	The Powell River Peak - March date to auction cutting rights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The group from Powell River also met with Daniel Bouman, executive director of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association.
		The group wrote in a letter to the regional board that the decision was made without information it now has from the ministry of environment about the Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory.
		The group's request was referred to the regional district's February planning committee meeting.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=1998&dept_id=499599&newsid=16093914&PAG=461&rfi=9 (474 words)

	Powell River City Online - Powell River Community Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Powell River Flea Market is open 10 AM to 5 PM daily from Victoria Day weekend through Labour Day weekend.
		Powell River Books is a new regional publisher specializing in stories of coastal BC.
		Powell River celebrates its Unity in Diversity Week in the Town Centre Mall, with sharing of a cake, music from local artists, demonstrations, etc. For pics click here.
	www.roughlife.com /portal1/public_html/index.php (1262 words)

	British Columbia Wildlife Watch - Vancouver Island Region (Courtenay-Campbell River Viewing Sites)
		The hatchery is situated along the Quinsam River and is also accessible by trail from Elk Falls Provincial Park.
		Strathcona Provincial Park, British Columbia's oldest provincial park, was established in 1911.
		The parking area for the Elk River Viewing Area is located 18.4 km from the road junction at the lake crossing.
	www3.telus.net /driftwood/courtcam.htm (4287 words)

	eNorthernBC - Regional Districts of British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Click on the regional districts title to visit their official website.
		Included in the table are the percentage of land area and the percentage of the total population of British Columbia.
		You will notice that although the regional districts of Northern British Columbia make up 57.5% of the land mass, it only holds 8.3% of the provincal population.
	www.enorthernbc.com /RegionalDistricts.htm (91 words)

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