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Let’s Talk Trash: Free and good for the planet

Let’s Talk Trash: Free and good for the planet

There are a myriad of ways to go zero waste while making zero impact on your wallet
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Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

The union leader said that if the federal government doesn't start negotiating "seriously," federal workers "will stay out here for as long as it takes."
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Company that set up illegal fish farm to get second chance, says B.C. government

Company that set up illegal fish farm to get second chance, says B.C. government

A freshwater fish farm near Powell River owned by Agrimarine faces multiple federal and provincial investigations, and continues to operate despite setting up operations outside its licence area.
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First VPD officer testifies at inquest into 2015 death of Myles Gray

First VPD officer testifies at inquest into 2015 death of Myles Gray

More Vancouver Police Department officers are scheduled to testify this week 
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Damage to vehicle report received by Powell River RCMP

Damage to vehicle report received by Powell River RCMP

Police seek information about smashed windshield on Harvie Avenue
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Federal workers are now on strike. Here are the services that may be affected

Federal workers are now on strike. Here are the services that may be affected

OTTAWA — More than 155,000 public servants are now on strike after the country's biggest federal public-sector union and the government failed to reach a deal by a Tuesday evening deadline.
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Powell River Logger Sports prepares for return

Powell River Logger Sports prepares for return

Popular event welcomes competitors from around the world
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Islamophobia widespread in Canada, early findings of Senate committee study indicate

Islamophobia widespread in Canada, early findings of Senate committee study indicate

TORONTO — Islamophobia and violence against Muslims is widespread and deeply entrenched in Canadian society, early findings from a Senate committee studying the issue indicate.
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B.C. drinkers are buying less wine but paying more

B.C. drinkers are buying less wine but paying more

Vancouver International Wine Festival may enhance preference for premium wines
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Powell River RCMP investigate break and enter at restaurant

Powell River RCMP investigate break and enter at restaurant

Multiple items stolen from local establishment on April 14
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