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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

Province is launching a website on June 29, allowing people to book appointments with pharmacists online.
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A day in the life: A paramedic in B.C.

A day in the life: A paramedic in B.C.

"The most incredible thing is cardiac resuscitation," says Brian Twaites
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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Sand and gravel/quarry operations in Saint Vincent Bay, emergency solid waste disposal and Myrtle Pond water system area discussed at board meeting
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City of Powell River annual report ready for inspection

City of Powell River annual report ready for inspection

Document will be available for public perusal before adoption
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Texada watershed zoning bylaw amendments receive endorsement

Texada watershed zoning bylaw amendments receive endorsement

Proposals consistent with the island's official community plan, according to a qathet Regional District staff report
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Extreme temperature project approved by Powell River Council

Extreme temperature project approved by Powell River Council

City councillors voted unanimously in favour of risk mapping, assessment and planning initiative
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qRD okays flowers at Powell River Regional Cemetery mausoleum

qRD okays flowers at Powell River Regional Cemetery mausoleum

qathet Regional District board members approve option for bouquet placements
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$13.5B buyout a 'wake-up call' for Canadian banking's green agenda

$13.5B buyout a 'wake-up call' for Canadian banking's green agenda

RBC's $13.5-billion bank buyout of HSBC Canada would raise Canada's climate exposure and limit green banking options, argue environmental groups.
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BC Ferries expects heavy volume during PRISMA event next month

BC Ferries expects heavy volume during PRISMA event next month

Customers encouraged to avoid high volume sailings due to Pacific Region International Summer Music Association event in Powell River
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qathet Regional District authorizes resource-recovery borrowing

qathet Regional District authorizes resource-recovery borrowing

Bylaw allows $5.5 million to be borrowed over a term of 30 years
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