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Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Reported fire deaths doubled to 59 in 2021 from 28 in 2019, then rose again to 86 last year
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Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Emails show the conflict began last November.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 130 calls for service from May 31 to June 6
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Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

A popular creature has been in our ocean for the past 450 million years.
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Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

MONTREAL — Aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers — just as demand for them is increasing. The Canadair CL-415, a purpose-built water bomber, was last produced in 2015.
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In memoriam: Ruth Margery Greenaway (née Corrigall)

In memoriam: Ruth Margery Greenaway (née Corrigall)

July 14, 1929 - March 12, 2023
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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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DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

Fisheries enforcement officers are taking an unnecessary and heavy-handed approach over what appears to be a bureaucratic error caused the Department of Fisheries’ own licensing branch, said Sonia Strobel, CEO of Skipper Otto community-supported fishery.
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Peek at the Patricia: Sequel should rev engines of longtime fans

Peek at the Patricia: Sequel should rev engines of longtime fans

"Fast X is a solid action flick, pulling out all the stops from car chases, explosions, aircraft and some intense and lengthy fight sequences." ~ Gary Shilling, qathet Film Society
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B.C. handyman wins CRA review after being denied CERB

B.C. handyman wins CRA review after being denied CERB

Bishop worked as a self-employed contractor for a single Vernon client doing renovations over the span of six months.
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