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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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Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization's classification of aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic.
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New emissions targets may sink LNG's pitch as a shipping fuel

New emissions targets may sink LNG's pitch as a shipping fuel

The oil and gas industry has aggressively pitched LNG as a bridge fuel until low- or zero-emission alternatives are fully developed in the shipping sector. 
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How long does it take to charge an electric car?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

EV owners: What's your charging experience been like?
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Tips to help your teen pass the B.C. driver’s road test and why so many fail

Tips to help your teen pass the B.C. driver’s road test and why so many fail

ICBC reports an uptick in test takers and a high failure rate.
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Powell River Blackberry Fest seeks ideas for T-shirt design

Powell River Blackberry Fest seeks ideas for T-shirt design

Public can cast votes at street party for artists’ rendering they like best
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Province provides grants to community groups to promote demographic survey

Province provides grants to community groups to promote demographic survey

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.
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Powell River Logger Sports reflects history of industry

Powell River Logger Sports reflects history of industry

Positive strides have been made toward partnership with communities
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Concerns expressed about prospective subdivision in Wildwood

Concerns expressed about prospective subdivision in Wildwood

Resident appears before City of Powell River committee of the whole, wants mechanism for consultation and discussion if proposal moves forward
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Work resumes at B.C. ports after tentative deal is reached to end strike

Work resumes at B.C. ports after tentative deal is reached to end strike

VANCOUVER — Work has resumed at British Columbia ports after a tentative deal was reached to end a strike that had halted cargo movements for 13 days and prompted fears that trade worth billions had been stalled. A spokesman for the B.C.
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