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qathet region nurse receives clinical excellence award

qathet region nurse receives clinical excellence award

Ellery Cleveland recognized by BC Centre on Substance Use for leadership in substance use care
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Spring job fair in qathet region provides power of connection

Spring job fair in qathet region provides power of connection

Job seekers can meet with potential employers at upcoming event
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Forcible restraint by police among factors in Myles Gray death, pathologist says

Forcible restraint by police among factors in Myles Gray death, pathologist says

BURNABY, B.C. — Had Myles Gray not interacted with Vancouver police on Aug. 13, 2015, he likely wouldn't have died that day, a forensic pathologist told the inquest into his death. Dr.
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Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Secondary students in Grades 10-12 will still receive traditional marks. Grade 8 and 9 students will be assessed on a provincial 'proficiency scale'
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Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.
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BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
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Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
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Raffle supports proposed bicycle network in qathet region

Raffle supports proposed bicycle network in qathet region

Mt. Mahony trail project designates fundraising activity
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Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

The bald eagle was tightly clutching its prey while swimming.
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City of Powell River teams with qRD, library on accessibility

City of Powell River teams with qRD, library on accessibility

Joint accessibility and inclusion advisory group must comply with Accessible British Columbia Act by September 2023
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