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From war to liveaboard, this 82-year-old ferry returns home to Gibsons

From war to liveaboard, this 82-year-old ferry returns home to Gibsons

New owner wants to restore the former Sea Bus Lines ferry, now known as Noble Lady
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City of Powell River financial plan updated

City of Powell River financial plan updated

Property tax increase for an average single-family dwelling forecast at 4.31 per cent
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B.C. Ferries crew members save woman who fell from sailboat in Baynes Sound

B.C. Ferries crew members save woman who fell from sailboat in Baynes Sound

One of the rescuers from the Denman Island ferry crew said the woman was about 300 metres from shore and had been in the water for about 40 minutes.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers responded to 100 calls for service between February 23 and March 2
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RCMP confirm 3 deaths, serious injuries in heli-skiing avalanche

RCMP confirm 3 deaths, serious injuries in heli-skiing avalanche

Some of the injured are listed in serious condition but are expected to survive.
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Les Leyne: Premier's secret bid to get money laundering charges laid collapses

Les Leyne: Premier's secret bid to get money laundering charges laid collapses

Prosecution Service said although there was a possible path to prosecution, there was no substantial likelihood of conviction
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'It's a gull': Expert weighs in on viral motionless B.C. bird

'It's a gull': Expert weighs in on viral motionless B.C. bird

A bird expert at the University of Washington has chimed in on the viral Surrey video.
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Environmentalists call for ban on foam waste in Canadian waters

Environmentalists call for ban on foam waste in Canadian waters

Huge clean up operations have to be carried out to remove large chunks of Styrofoam from BC coastal waters each year
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qathet community theatre company makes comeback at Evergreen

qathet community theatre company makes comeback at Evergreen

Play Halfway There set in a replica of Magpie's Diner
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Upgrade to 911 will allow texting from mobile device

Upgrade to 911 will allow texting from mobile device

Someone who needs emergency assistance but can't speak or make a noise will be able to text from a mobile device with new 911 technology that will be in place by 2025.
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