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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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Opinion: The fungus zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant

Opinion: The fungus zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant

While ‘The Last of Us’ is a dramatic projection of a deadly fungal outbreak, it is based, if not in reality, in logic. And it’s a reminder that fungal infections are growing more resistant.
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Opinion: Plant and animal species that adapt quickly to city life are more likely to survive

Opinion: Plant and animal species that adapt quickly to city life are more likely to survive

Animals and plants living in cities are more likely to thrive when they are able to quickly adapt to urban conditions.
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Powell River downtown plan meeting scheduled

Powell River downtown plan meeting scheduled

Old arena site at Willingdon Beach and soon-to-be decommissioned Westview wastewater treatment plant will be the focus
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Most women have 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' in the workplace, study finds

Most women have 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' in the workplace, study finds

The study reveals that women who are successful are being bullied and belittled, challenged on their successes, and made to feel as though it's not their place to take up so much space.
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B.C. and Ottawa reach $27B health funding agreement

B.C. and Ottawa reach $27B health funding agreement

The money for B.C. includes an immediate $273 million to address urgent needs.
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Public input sought into Sunshine Coast forestry

Public input sought into Sunshine Coast forestry

Ministry of forests calls for comment on timber supply analysis public discussion paper
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