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qathet Regional District board defers Lund waterworks vote

qathet Regional District board defers Lund waterworks vote

“It’s not that we’re not accepting the Lund water system, it’s whether or not we want to be the receiver." ~ qRD CAO Al Radke
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Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken workers' personal information

Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken workers' personal information

The information could include social insurance numbers, email addresses, passport and licence details and other personal data. 
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Anti-fracking demonstration held at MLA Nicholas Simons' Sechelt office

Anti-fracking demonstration held at MLA Nicholas Simons' Sechelt office

The demonstration was part of a series of protests Dogwood and Frack Free BC organized at MLA offices in B.C. last week to advocate for the industry’s phase out and raise awareness of its ill effects. 
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Code of conduct policy adopted by qathet Regional District

Code of conduct policy adopted by qathet Regional District

Board rescinds old document and votes for new, more extensive version
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B.C. teacher stripped of licence for 15 years after sending sexual photos, messages to teens

B.C. teacher stripped of licence for 15 years after sending sexual photos, messages to teens

One of the students warned others in a social media post, according to a consent resolution agreement.
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How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

Amid 'rampant' misinformation on human-caused climate change, a new global study examined the beliefs of six audiences — from the alarmed to the doubtful and dismissive.
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North Island – Powell River MP Rachel Blaney attends memorial

North Island – Powell River MP Rachel Blaney attends memorial

Trip to South Korea honours the 70th anniversary of the Korean war armistice
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BC Ferries warns of busy foot passenger sailings for Langdale route in August

BC Ferries warns of busy foot passenger sailings for Langdale route in August

BC Ferries is warning of busy sailings for foot passengers in August because of large group reservations on Route 3. 
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qathet Regional District supports first responder compensation

qathet Regional District supports first responder compensation

Union of British Columbia Municipalities resolution seeks reimbursement for medical services
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B.C. business travel returning but below pre-pandemic level

B.C. business travel returning but below pre-pandemic level

Fear of missing out prompts some to go to gatherings.
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