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First Nations who shut Joffre Lakes Park say their goals were 'overshadowed' by tourism

First Nations who shut Joffre Lakes Park say their goals were 'overshadowed' by tourism

The two B.C. First Nations are revealing more details on the popular park closure and thanking people for understanding.
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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Adopted parks and trails strategy; Supports subdivision application; Adopts strategic plan
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Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

The volunteers searched through the night for a missing youth, then were dispatched to Gambier Island to aid a hiker
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Authorities remain tight-lipped on pilot in B.C. helicopter crash

Authorities remain tight-lipped on pilot in B.C. helicopter crash

RCMP previously said the pilot fled the scene near Mabel Lake, B.C., and remains unaccounted for. The helicopter is registered in the U.S.
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Missing woman found

Missing woman found

Shari Jacobson, 57, was reported missing by her family and last heard from Aug. 26. 
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'A slap on the wrist': B.C. student assaulted by RCMP disappointed with sentence

'A slap on the wrist': B.C. student assaulted by RCMP disappointed with sentence

Former B.C. nursing student feels let down by justice system after RCMP officer's lenient sentence
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qathet Regional District board adopts Texada watershed bylaw

qathet Regional District board adopts Texada watershed bylaw

New local ordinance ensures consistency with the island's official community plan
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Okanagan tourism operators losing thousands amid wildfire-related cancellations

Okanagan tourism operators losing thousands amid wildfire-related cancellations

Small businesses that rely on tourists are reeling due to the impact of the wildfires in the Southern Interior
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Powell River Council rejects qRD resource-recovery funds request

Powell River Council rejects qRD resource-recovery funds request

City will not contribute growing communities grant money toward qathet Regional District project
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Natural disasters linked to climate change

Natural disasters linked to climate change

The 21st century has not been kind to the planet's inhabitants, as floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and heat waves have caused havoc with historic frequency and severity.
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