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Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they
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B.C. bill targets road tolls, contracts, interprovincial trade in tariff response

B.C. bill targets road tolls, contracts, interprovincial trade in tariff response

New legislation, if passed, could allow the B.C. government to impose a transit tax on Alaska-bound trucks coming from Washington state; but it also gives government sweeping regulatory powers to respond to perceived tariff threats from the United States
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qRD staff asked to bring forward alternative public notice bylaw

qRD staff asked to bring forward alternative public notice bylaw

qathet Regional District directors request draft of alternative to provide information to residents
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Exciting programs highlight active living guide

Exciting programs highlight active living guide

City of Powell River parks, recreation and culture department's spring edition includes sports, fitness, aquatics and outdoor options
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Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for B.C. mountain passes

Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for B.C. mountain passes

Amounts up to 15 centimetres are expected for the region.
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B.C. projects get $7.6M in federal funding for restoring aquatic ecosystems

B.C. projects get $7.6M in federal funding for restoring aquatic ecosystems

The Pacheedaht First Nation, based in Port Renfrew, is receiving $2.3 million over three years to restore lost salt-marsh and eelgrass habitat.
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B.C. condo king Bob Rennie pitches incoming PM on foreign investment in rentals

B.C. condo king Bob Rennie pitches incoming PM on foreign investment in rentals

Rennie seeks CMHC involvement to attract foreign buyers for long-term rentals
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In memoriam: Alice Fougere (Nassichuk)

In memoriam: Alice Fougere (Nassichuk)

She passed away at the age of 91 with family by her side
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Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Research Co. poll reveals BC NDP still seen as stronger on standing up to Trump’s policies
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Sunshine Coast captain guides third cohort in Arctic marine training

Sunshine Coast captain guides third cohort in Arctic marine training

Five Sunshine Coast residents among the class gaining vital marine navigational skills in Inuvik
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