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Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Calls for co-ordinated action across levels of government to address Canada's housing crisis are growing as affordability deteriorates and the country risks falling even further behind on building more homes.
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North Van experts warned OceanGate founder about dangers of experimental submersible

North Van experts warned OceanGate founder about dangers of experimental submersible

Nuytco Research’s founder Phil Nuytten and chief submersible pilot Jeff Heaton warned OceanGate founder Stockton Rush that his plans to build an experimental submersible weren’t safe and walked away from any involvement.
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'Best sound system in the world': B.C. strata owner fined $3,500 for noise

'Best sound system in the world': B.C. strata owner fined $3,500 for noise

"You and all other neighbours have to get use[d] to this system."
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Gazebo at Palm Beach receives final touches

Gazebo at Palm Beach receives final touches

Rotary Club of Powell River completes structure, where weddings and events are planned for summer months
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Massive humpback whale photographed breaching into the air in B.C.

Massive humpback whale photographed breaching into the air in B.C.

"Here we go, we're having a humpback party."
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US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.
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Powell River Community Forest grants approved after debate

Powell River Community Forest grants approved after debate

Corporation recommended $3.5 million to be distributed to 12 organizations
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B.C. school worker's child sex assault sentence upheld

B.C. school worker's child sex assault sentence upheld

Man's children reported him sexually abusing foster children in his care after finding videos.
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Powell River Minor Baseball U13 teams wrap up season

Powell River Minor Baseball U13 teams wrap up season

WINMAR tallies a baker’s dozen of runs to win title
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B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer.
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