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Outdoor program includes service in the qathet community

Outdoor program includes service in the qathet community

Ecological restoration projects on the horizon
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High pressure keeps rain at bay today in qathet region

High pressure keeps rain at bay today in qathet region

Mix of cloud, rain, and sun into the weekend
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White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection which has killed millions of bats in North America.
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No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

The Matsuri Foundation of Canada had sought the exemption for the 12.5-hectare Knapp Island as a “place of public worship.”
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Kamloops city council, university clash over $10M overpass

Kamloops city council, university clash over $10M overpass

The cost of the pedestrian and bicycle overpass is intended to be split equally between Thompson Rivers University and the City of Kamloops.
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Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act does not apply to reserve land or treaty land unless a First Nation chooses to opt in through an agreement with the province.
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B.C. child rapist wants conditions loosened now that parole is over

B.C. child rapist wants conditions loosened now that parole is over

Steven Walsh, 54, is asking a judge to loosen a prohibition order preventing him from visiting schools, parks or playgrounds and barring him from having any contact with anyone younger than 16.
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Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Rescue organization starts initiative for feral felines
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After coroner’s inquest, NDP government agrees SROs not viable for the long-term

After coroner’s inquest, NDP government agrees SROs not viable for the long-term

Statement from Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "We are committed to working with all partners to identify actions, ensure safety, and prevent future tragedies."
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Smuggler Cove Park trail temporarily closed by flooding

Smuggler Cove Park trail temporarily closed by flooding

On Jan. 31, following a series of storms and heavy rainfall, parts of the trail flooded around the 500-metre mark.
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