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Logging, forest loss may have awakened ancient B.C. landslides, at cost of about $1B

Logging, forest loss may have awakened ancient B.C. landslides, at cost of about $1B

Forest loss due to extensive logging, as well as mountain pine beetle infestation and wildfires, is playing a key role in the hydrological disruptions behind the slides.
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Surgery wait times for cancer, joint replacement patients still lagging amid backlog

Surgery wait times for cancer, joint replacement patients still lagging amid backlog

The longest recommended wait time for knee and hip replacements is six months.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 116 calls for service from March 15 to 21
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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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Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says only five to 10 per cent of victims report fraud.
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South Okanagan edges Powell River U13 Kings in BC semi-final

South Okanagan edges Powell River U13 Kings in BC semi-final

Minor hockey team will play for bronze medal tomorrow morning
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Powell River U15 Kings fall to Mission in provincial final

Powell River U15 Kings fall to Mission in provincial final

Hockey club will bring home silver medals after podium finish in Port Alberni
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Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Despite worries over public charging, 96% of electric vehicle owners said they would buy an EV again if they had to replace their current car, according to a poll from the Canadian Automobile Association.
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Powell River RCMP request assistance in finding resident

Powell River RCMP request assistance in finding resident

Canada-wide warrant issued for Chloe Thompson
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Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

OTTAWA — The turmoil of the pandemic contributed to the rise of hate and discriminatory behaviour, reflecting historical surges in antisemitism, says the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
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