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Fibre optic project outlined at qathet Regional District meeting

Fibre optic project outlined at qathet Regional District meeting

qRD planning committee hears about proposal to install high-speed internet infrastructure
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2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

Officials say they're preparing for a challenging summer.
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U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

Bees from the U.S. present a much lower risk than those from other countries where standards aren’t as high, says president of American Beekeeping Federation
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'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

'Low confidence' Canada will achieve net-zero climate target, study shows

A global ranking of countries' climate targets show Canada's plans have a low chance of success.
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Greens call for pause on Woodfibre LNG plans after potential risks to pregnant women come to light

Greens call for pause on Woodfibre LNG plans after potential risks to pregnant women come to light

Three-year-old study out of USC and UCLA found pregnant people living near natural gas and oil wells that use regular flaring at 50% higher risk of premature birth
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Efforts underway to chop down invasive species in qathet region

Efforts underway to chop down invasive species in qathet region

“It is enemy number one in BC, displacing biodiversity." ~ City of Powell River fire chief Terry Peters
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Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

The draft policy states that the measures will not apply to such users because their content is mainly meant for the internet. 
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Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

As temperature rises, association recommends that drivers check coolant levels, keep tires fully inflated and take other precautions.
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Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

DBRS Morningstar expects that despite costs being manageable, there will be pressure to raise insurance prices
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City of Powell River releases summer active living guide

City of Powell River releases summer active living guide

Registration opens for parks, recreation and culture department programs
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