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Editorial: Should we be watering grass?

Editorial: Should we be watering grass?

Balancing personal preferences with ecological responsibility can lead to more beneficial practices for individuals and communities
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UVic's McKinnon Pool to close this fall after more than 50 years

UVic's McKinnon Pool to close this fall after more than 50 years

The university says the pool has reached the end of its life and is too costly to maintain
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Wildfire program supported by qathet Regional District

Wildfire program supported by qathet Regional District

Regional district committee of the whole embraces trial period for combined firefighting capability
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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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