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B.C. introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55-plus stratas

B.C. introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55-plus stratas

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents who find themselves entangled in new property bylaws because their home has been changed to a 55-plus age restriction now have more protection.
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B.C. scientists eavesdropping on fish to fathom their underwater secrets

B.C. scientists eavesdropping on fish to fathom their underwater secrets

New technology is allowing researchers to covertly monitor, record and identify the sounds fish make underwater to try to unravel their deepest secrets.
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Organics project halted by qathet Regional District board

Organics project halted by qathet Regional District board

Request for proposal process cancelled and negotiations have ended
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Rate increases proposed for Willingdon Beach Campsite

Rate increases proposed for Willingdon Beach Campsite

Bylaw to up rates introduced at City of Powell River finance committee meeting
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B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

BURNABY, B.C. — The jury in the British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police nearly eight years ago is recommending the department expedite its use of body-worn cameras for all patrol officers.
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Fair promotes emergency preparedness in qathet region

Fair promotes emergency preparedness in qathet region

Knowing neighbours builds resilience in face of disaster
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Funding committed for Powell River Airport

Funding committed for Powell River Airport

City council to consider $500,000 grant from province to help develop 20 acres for commercial use
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Photos: This bright turquoise B.C. lake has jaw-dropping mountain views

Photos: This bright turquoise B.C. lake has jaw-dropping mountain views

Have you been here?
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Single-lane traffic at Horseshoe Bay ferry berths this week

Single-lane traffic at Horseshoe Bay ferry berths this week

Travel to and from all three of the West Vancouver terminal destinations will be impacted
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$10M fund to help volunteers maintain B.C.'s outdoor sites and trails

$10M fund to help volunteers maintain B.C.'s outdoor sites and trails

Volunteer nature trail builders should benefit from small grants coming out of a new $10-million endowment fund managed by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC.
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