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Sue big oil lawsuit proposal presented to Powell River Council

Sue big oil lawsuit proposal presented to Powell River Council

Committee urges city councillors to join class-action suit against big oil companies
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Most Canadians oppose government funding for newsrooms, poll shows

Most Canadians oppose government funding for newsrooms, poll shows

Canadians do not support broad government funding for news organizations but most remain OK with funding the CBC; divisions on the news industry run deep along political lines, Angus Reid Institute found.
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Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province has begun talks with British Columbia as part of a push to greatly expand the reach of Canadian natural gas to more foreign markets.
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More land-use regulations in B.C. mean less housing affordability: CMHC

More land-use regulations in B.C. mean less housing affordability: CMHC

New survey reveals impact of land regulations and approval delays on efforts to expand housing supply.
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Powell River Fire Rescue, FortisBC respond to natural gas leak

Powell River Fire Rescue, FortisBC respond to natural gas leak

Incident involving a line break on Chilcotin Avenue occurred on July 13
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Police warn of Facebook rental scam in B.C.

Police warn of Facebook rental scam in B.C.

Renters, beware.
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Amid drought, B.C. minister will call for 'escalation' in water restrictions

Amid drought, B.C. minister will call for 'escalation' in water restrictions

Urgent action is needed as high to extreme drought hits two-thirds of B.C.'s rivers, says minister.
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B.C. film sector readies for impacts of Hollywood actors' strike

B.C. film sector readies for impacts of Hollywood actors' strike

Strike vote today could see actors join writers with a walkout
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Powell River Kings add defensive depth to lineup

Powell River Kings add defensive depth to lineup

Blueliner from Ontario signs with BC Hockey League club
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B.C.'s 2023 wildfire season claims second spot in all-time record

B.C.'s 2023 wildfire season claims second spot in all-time record

Only halfway through July and B.C.'s 2023 wildfire season has become the second worst in its recorded history.
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