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B.C.'s wildfire season off to a slow start but dry conditions worrying

B.C.'s wildfire season off to a slow start but dry conditions worrying

Wildfire forecasters and meteorologists are looking to B.C.'s spring to determine what type of fire season will spark.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 78 calls for service from April 13 to 19
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Editorial: Ferries critical to connect communities

Editorial: Ferries critical to connect communities

Lack of crew availability is a significant issue that BC Ferries must address
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A journey to prime time TV for B.C. actress

A journey to prime time TV for B.C. actress

As she does in all her roles, the actress looks to find as much of herself in the character to bring that person to life.
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B.C. limits supply of Ozempic for its diabetes patients, not weight loss in U.S.

B.C. limits supply of Ozempic for its diabetes patients, not weight loss in U.S.

VICTORIA — British Columbia wants to work with the federal government to ensure prescription drugs are available to Canadians and don't end up sold over the internet to American customers, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Free and good for the planet

Let’s Talk Trash: Free and good for the planet

There are a myriad of ways to go zero waste while making zero impact on your wallet
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Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

The union leader said that if the federal government doesn't start negotiating "seriously," federal workers "will stay out here for as long as it takes."
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Company that set up illegal fish farm to get second chance, says B.C. government

Company that set up illegal fish farm to get second chance, says B.C. government

A freshwater fish farm near Powell River owned by Agrimarine faces multiple federal and provincial investigations, and continues to operate despite setting up operations outside its licence area.
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First VPD officer testifies at inquest into 2015 death of Myles Gray

First VPD officer testifies at inquest into 2015 death of Myles Gray

More Vancouver Police Department officers are scheduled to testify this week 
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