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Two endangered spotted owls found dead in B.C.

Two endangered spotted owls found dead in B.C.

The deaths of all three spotted owls released last year represents a blow to recovery efforts, and means there's only one spotted owl still living in the wild in Canada.
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Climate change making incoming B.C. heat up to 5 times more likely

Climate change making incoming B.C. heat up to 5 times more likely

With temperature records set to fall across B.C., a climate scientist says people across the region should get used to off-season extreme weather.
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BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province

BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province

BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave.
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qathet Regional District to consider plant stand in mausoleum

qathet Regional District to consider plant stand in mausoleum

Committee recommends allowing flowers in Powell River Regional Cemetery building
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PHOTOS: Brooks Theatre Company opens musical comedy

PHOTOS: Brooks Theatre Company opens musical comedy

Performances continue at Max Cameron Theatre this weekend
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qathet Regional District reps discuss intergovernmental meetings

qathet Regional District reps discuss intergovernmental meetings

Directors want to get community to community to community meetings with Tla'amin Nation and City of Powell River back on track
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Coastal Fire Centre reports on early statistics for region

Coastal Fire Centre reports on early statistics for region

“We want people to follow all the rules and regulations we ask people to follow when they are having a campfire." ~ Julia Caranci, fire information officer
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John Ducker: Drowsy driving third highest cause of collisions

John Ducker: Drowsy driving third highest cause of collisions

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators says that 21% of our collisions are caused by driver fatigue. That amounts to around 400 deaths and 2,100 serious injuries every year.
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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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95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is warning travellers that staffing shortages could lead to cancellations.
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