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More British Columbians support a BC United-BC Conservative merger, says survey

More British Columbians support a BC United-BC Conservative merger, says survey

Premier David Eby still holds lead in approval ratings as B.C. prepares for election.
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Les Leyne: Aboriginal title for Haida Gwaii raises questions about private landowners

Les Leyne: Aboriginal title for Haida Gwaii raises questions about private landowners

All private land owners on Haida Gwaii will need consent from the Haida Nation, according to a law firm specializing in Aboriginal issues.
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Healthy Living: Owning your individual script

Healthy Living: Owning your individual script

"When my online dictionary’s “word of the day” is unfamiliar, my heart rate slightly accelerates as I click toward its meaning and phonologic quality."
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Editorial: Conflicts with off-leash dogs are contentious issues

Editorial: Conflicts with off-leash dogs are contentious issues

"It is mandatory that all dogs be kept on a leash and under the control of the owner when on public property, excluding off-leash parks: City of Powell River bylaw
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Rob Shaw: Affordability continues to complicate B.C. climate change politics

Rob Shaw: Affordability continues to complicate B.C. climate change politics

NDP defends CleanBC, opponents promise cheaper solutions
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: How's the opioid crisis going?

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How's the opioid crisis going?

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Letter: Kudos to Powell River U11 Queens

Letter: Kudos to Powell River U11 Queens

"I will be excited to be at the recreation complex next season to watch."
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Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
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Rob Shaw: Trudeau offers BC NDP no easy out on drug decriminalization dilemma

Rob Shaw: Trudeau offers BC NDP no easy out on drug decriminalization dilemma

Prime minister not bailing out B.C. government from increasingly problematic political waters
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David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

In honour of Earth Day, plant a flower or a shrub. The government of Canada now allows you to plant up to five of these for personal use
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