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In memoriam: Douglas Paton

In memoriam: Douglas Paton

January 9, 1949 - March 5, 2023
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Opinion: Junos 2023 reminds us how Canadian content regulations and funding supports music across the country

Opinion: Junos 2023 reminds us how Canadian content regulations and funding supports music across the country

Here’s how radio Canadian content policy started, and how Canadian legislation, C-11, could contribute to supporting and growing home-grown music in the digital era.
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An invisible climate killer is lurking behind B.C.’s LNG boom

An invisible climate killer is lurking behind B.C.’s LNG boom

Invisible to the naked eye, undetectable by smell and 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide for its short-term warming impact on the climate, methane is explosive, toxic and can make helicopters fall out of the sky.
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Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Police responded to a report of a break-and-enter about 3:20 a.m. Sunday and discovered the men got into the building through an open window.
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Players complete pickleball program at VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus

Players complete pickleball program at VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus

Gherkins ace final exam, compete at tournament in qathet region gymnasium following six-week course
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Subdivision appeal supported at qathet Regional District meeting

Subdivision appeal supported at qathet Regional District meeting

Request from Coast Berry Company relates to 17.2-hectare agricultural land reserve property
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Excavation at Powell River intersection will cause disruptions

Excavation at Powell River intersection will cause disruptions

Construction work planned for Willingdon Avenue and Courtenay Street area to start March 14
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Islamophobia more intense in Quebec than rest of Canada, study finds

Islamophobia more intense in Quebec than rest of Canada, study finds

Unlike Anglo-Canadians, more Quebecers support Bill 21.
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qRD committee recommends conditions for mining lease on Texada

qRD committee recommends conditions for mining lease on Texada

qathet Regional District planning committee members have no objection to conversion of mineral claim, if conditions are met
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Gibsons gives support in principle for junior hockey ask

Gibsons gives support in principle for junior hockey ask

Gibsons council provided support in principle for an addition to the Gibsons and Area Community Centre which would become home to a potential coast-based junior hockey franchise.
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