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Editorial: A hot day at the water park, and everywhere else

Editorial: A hot day at the water park, and everywhere else

While the term 'heat dome, hasn't been used yet, the sun can be scorching, even though summer is still more than a month away
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Two people taken to hospital after car ends up in a lake in Garden Bay

Two people taken to hospital after car ends up in a lake in Garden Bay

Ambulance, police and firefighters were on the scene Tuesday afternoon
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Powell River and District United Way joins United Way BC

Powell River and District United Way joins United Way BC

“We believe we are stronger together and can strengthen our community impact across all our regions, including Powell River and qathet Regional District.” ~ Michael McKnight, CEO, United Way BC
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Coastal Fire Centre schedules prohibitions

Coastal Fire Centre schedules prohibitions

Restrictions on burning announced which take effect May 18
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WestJet customers holding their breath as strike notice jeopardizes travel plans

WestJet customers holding their breath as strike notice jeopardizes travel plans

MONTREAL — The travel plans of WestJet customers are up in the air after its pilots' union issued a 72-hour strike notice Monday night. The gambit by the Air Line Pilots Association kicked off a countdown to a flight crew walkout at 3 a.m.
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B.C. casinos to require photo ID for all visitors

B.C. casinos to require photo ID for all visitors

No ID? No entry. BCLC is moving to more rigid ID verification at casino doors to support its self-exclusion program for problem gamblers.
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Peek at the Patricia: Trilogy ends on high note

Peek at the Patricia: Trilogy ends on high note

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 'is the best Marvel movie in years'
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Here's why the stink bugs are back in Vancouver homes

Here's why the stink bugs are back in Vancouver homes

It's a stinky situation.
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Letter: Ban campfires, now

Letter: Ban campfires, now

"This unprecedented situation demands proactivity, not a delayed reactionary response."
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B.C. gas projects could triple emissions target by 2030, finds report

B.C. gas projects could triple emissions target by 2030, finds report

A recent report found B.C. will blow its oil and gas emissions target without a cap. But that path requires diverting a huge amount of electricity needed elsewhere, experts warn.
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