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'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

"It sounded like a thunderstorm."
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Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director outlines statistics

Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director outlines statistics

Annie Wise highlights activities detailed in 2024 annual report for City of Powell River Council
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B.C. nurse again disciplined on patient relationship allegations

B.C. nurse again disciplined on patient relationship allegations

B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives said the nurse had an inappropriate personal relationship with a vulnerable youth patient with mental health and substance use issues.
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Powell River mayor congratulates 2025’s graduating students

Powell River mayor congratulates 2025’s graduating students

“You have the power to make a difference, to create, and to leave a lasting, positive impact.”
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In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

In Vancouver, wildfire smoke and heat combine to significantly increase mortality risk, finds study

Days dominated by hot temperatures and smoky skies combine to raise the statistical risk of death across the region by 7.9 per cent, researchers found.
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In memoriam: R. James (Jim) Hebert

In memoriam: R. James (Jim) Hebert

1947 - 2025
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B.C. man pleads guilty to three sexual assault charges

B.C. man pleads guilty to three sexual assault charges

The charges against Arturo Garcia Gorjon were sworn July 21, 2023, making the case 696 days old by the time pleas were entered.
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'Just stunning': Orcas swim through Vancouver triathlon race

'Just stunning': Orcas swim through Vancouver triathlon race

Participants were on the final section of the race when two orcas swam by the finish line.
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City of Powell River launches harbour users survey

City of Powell River launches harbour users survey

Document will be distributed to vessel owners to determine satisfaction
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B.C. professor trapped in Iran says Canada has offered 'almost nothing' to help

B.C. professor trapped in Iran says Canada has offered 'almost nothing' to help

A British Columbia professor who is trapped in Iran said that federal officials told him there was "almost nothing" the Canadian government could do to help him and his family. Simon Fraser University engineering Prof.
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