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Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.
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BC Hydro meeting supported by qathet Regional District

BC Hydro meeting supported by qathet Regional District

Regional district directors want to discuss EV charging stations and net metering
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B.C. ranch-owning pilot dead, two passengers injured in private helicopter crash

B.C. ranch-owning pilot dead, two passengers injured in private helicopter crash

INVERMERE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police in southeastern British Columbia say a ranch owner is dead after the helicopter they were piloting crashed on Tuesday evening. Columbia Valley RCMP say they got the call at about 7 p.m.
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Registration open for BC Ferries community workshop in qathet

Registration open for BC Ferries community workshop in qathet

Interactive public engagement and review of feedback at June 3 session at ARC
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'His eyes seemed wild': Officers in fatal shooting testify at coroners inquest

'His eyes seemed wild': Officers in fatal shooting testify at coroners inquest

Const. Dylan Clarkson said the mother of 27-year-old Christopher Bloomfield had warned them ‘he would go ballistic when police arrived’
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Telephone project outlined for Powell River Regional Cemetery

Telephone project outlined for Powell River Regional Cemetery

qathet Regional District directors hear requests for installation at the cemetery in Cranberry.
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Rotary Club of Powell River sends student to Ottawa

Rotary Club of Powell River sends student to Ottawa

Adventures in Citizenship program offers glimpse into workings of our democracy
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CBC broadcaster Rick Cluff, ex-host of Vancouver's The Early Edition, dead at 74

CBC broadcaster Rick Cluff, ex-host of Vancouver's The Early Edition, dead at 74

VANCOUVER — Former CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who has died at the age of 74, is being remembered for allowing guests to be themselves on air and always supporting his colleagues and community.
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qathet committee in support of Gibsons mayor’s ferry position

qathet committee in support of Gibsons mayor’s ferry position

Regional district board to consider writing a letter about BC Ferries community engagement
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Savary Island Land Trust trying to preserve rare meadow

Savary Island Land Trust trying to preserve rare meadow

Group almost at its goal due to generosity of islanders and Nature Legacy Fund
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