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Are Canadian politicians conflicted on affordable housing?

Are Canadian politicians conflicted on affordable housing?

Housing advocate Rohana Rezel says a "nice loophole" exists in federal conflict of interest laws to allow members of Parliament to own rental properties while still setting housing policies.
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Cannabis company 'building roots in Powell River'

Cannabis company 'building roots in Powell River'

Meridian 125 W now cultivating product in Townsite after receiving Health Canada licence
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‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

Citizen scientists have documented more than 300 sightings of the rare robin-sized seabird, which raises its chick after laying a single egg on massive moss covered tree branches in the old-growth forests on southwestern Vancouver Island.
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North Island-Powell River MP to host World Oceans Day town hall

North Island-Powell River MP to host World Oceans Day town hall

Plastics and foam materials in the aquatic environment a concern for residents of qathet region
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 154 calls for service from May 17 to 23
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Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Natural Resources Minister and North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson was among dozens of federal politicians targeted by climate activists Thursday calling for an emissions cap on Canada's oil and gas industry.
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'Terrified about what we might find in there': First on scene describes school bus accident aftermath

'Terrified about what we might find in there': First on scene describes school bus accident aftermath

'A bit of relief' is how Landon Brackett described finding two non-seriously injured occupants inside an overturned school bus off Highway 101 near Madeira Park on the morning of May 24.
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Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

A new report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas could be used as a "bridge fuel," and that ramping up LNG projects could undermine a shift to renewable energy around the world.
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Healthy food is costly in B.C — and it's worrying public health officials

Healthy food is costly in B.C — and it's worrying public health officials

"Households and individuals that experience household food insecurity face numerous health and social challenges," public health officials warn in their Food Costing in BC 2022 study.
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Concession at Texada Park may reopen next year

Concession at Texada Park may reopen next year

Shelter Point service facility will be closed in 2023, but could resume operations in 2024
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