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Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting, says real estate data firm

Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting, says real estate data firm

Falling rates mean mortgage payments can beat rents for similar units, says Zonda Urban.
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Boutique in downtown Powell River celebrates first year

Boutique in downtown Powell River celebrates first year

Anchor Apparel plans anniversary sale and food bank fundraiser
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Mario Canseco: What’s keeping Canadians up at night? Increasingly, it’s politics

Mario Canseco: What’s keeping Canadians up at night? Increasingly, it’s politics

Fewer than four in 10 Canadians get enough rest, and nearly half are losing sleep over money, politics and personal stress, according to Research Co. polling
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Sunshine Coast weather: Some rain today and through Saturday

Sunshine Coast weather: Some rain today and through Saturday

Some morning precipitation is being called for Saturday which is May Day in Pender Harbour. Daytime highs are expected be on the rebound for the afternoon of Saturday, May 17, reaching 13 to 15 degrees.
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Hiker rescued at Skookumchuck Narrows after lower leg injury

Hiker rescued at Skookumchuck Narrows after lower leg injury

Response highlights teamwork of local emergency responders and the importance of being prepared for hiking in remote areas says SCRD communications manager
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Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Photo feature of the day, current and upcoming temperature details, today in history and local gas prices
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Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

B.C. Ferries carried a record-breaking nine million passengers over 102,000 trips last summer. With more Canadians travelling locally this year, it’s a trend they expect to continue.
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Les Leyne: Premier backs opposition critic, for good reason

Les Leyne: Premier backs opposition critic, for good reason

He repeatedly stressed that he has no business intervening, while he was doing just that, for justified reasons.
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Groups seek financial assistance from qathet Regional District

Groups seek financial assistance from qathet Regional District

qRD finance committee hears from a dozen local organizations requesting grants-in-aid
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Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Crashes with animals are most common at dawn and dusk , with high-risk zones including routes that link rural and suburban areas.
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