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B.C. man's 'self defence' claim in crossbow deaths of black bear and cub rejected by judge

B.C. man's 'self defence' claim in crossbow deaths of black bear and cub rejected by judge

The judge noted Millar went inside his home to retrieve his bows, and then came back outside. “That does not sound like self-defence.”
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Fifteen-minute city? How about a 15-minute neighbourhood

Fifteen-minute city? How about a 15-minute neighbourhood

A new report applies the urban planning concept to small and medium-sized communities in B.C.
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School District 47 completes carbon neutral action report

School District 47 completes carbon neutral action report

Report from secretary-treasurer for the calendar year 2022 details greenhouse gas emissions and offsets
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50 years ago: Powell River Recreation Complex referendum passes

50 years ago: Powell River Recreation Complex referendum passes

Facility remains a jewel of the community
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Rob Shaw: Under David Eby, Royal Museum of BC won't be much different, just not the same

Rob Shaw: Under David Eby, Royal Museum of BC won't be much different, just not the same

The power struggle between the minister and the CEO is over, but the long-term vision is unclear
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Tooth ache: Advocates want new federal agency for universal dental coverage

Tooth ache: Advocates want new federal agency for universal dental coverage

Canada ranks 27th among 31 OECD countries for the percentage of spending on dental care from government programs.
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Humpbacks, including Poptart, return to Salish Sea with new calves

Humpbacks, including Poptart, return to Salish Sea with new calves

Poptart, a seven-year-old female that is back from the birthing grounds in Hawaii with her first calf, is attracting particular attention
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John Ducker: Planning, timing key to smoothly entering busy highway

John Ducker: Planning, timing key to smoothly entering busy highway

Proper acceleration, taking into account the posted speed, the traffic and weather conditions are key to smoothly driving onto a highway.
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Byelections on Saturday in two B.C. ridings regarded as NDP strongholds

Byelections on Saturday in two B.C. ridings regarded as NDP strongholds

Langford-Juan de Fuca on Vancouver Island and urban riding of Vancouver-Mount Pleasant
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