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B.C. teacher discipline notices short on details

B.C. teacher discipline notices short on details

Ministry of Education says details can be omitted to protect students and schools.
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Powell River Otago faces stiff competition

Powell River Otago faces stiff competition

Port Alberni Black Sheep score big victory in rugby match played at Cranberry Field
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City of Powell River councillors seek reduction of tax increase

City of Powell River councillors seek reduction of tax increase

Committee of the whole votes to have staff look at options to bring proposed increases to property taxes down to five per cent
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Viewpoint: BC’s forestry practices are antiquated

Viewpoint: BC’s forestry practices are antiquated

Walking through the clear-cuts north of Lund, I’ve noticed they’re not terrible by typical standards—narrow, distant from riparian zones, with big firs left standing. But the real problem lies in what comes next: replanting.
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Evidence wrangling slowing Squamish woman's alleged terrorism case

Evidence wrangling slowing Squamish woman's alleged terrorism case

Kimberly Polman was arrested and charged by the Pacific Region RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team with allegations in Richmond and Syria.
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Here's why the term 'cheat meal' should be avoided

Here's why the term 'cheat meal' should be avoided

Ask an Expert: Karina Inkster
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Powell River Fire Rescue called to blaze near Willingdon Beach

Powell River Fire Rescue called to blaze near Willingdon Beach

Fire that destroyed a cedar tree appears to be human caused, according to chief Martin Drakeley
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Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit

Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit

The family is seeking damages for alleged wrongful death as well as a declaration that the man's Charter rights were breached and that the MAID framework is invalid and unconstitutional.
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B.C. small business confidence among lowest in Canada, says report

B.C. small business confidence among lowest in Canada, says report

Provincial levies, payroll requirements and crime among reasons for bleak outlooks
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B.C. repeals public drug use law after challenge and Ottawa's similar changes

B.C. repeals public drug use law after challenge and Ottawa's similar changes

B.C. Solicitor General: "Our government remains determined to turn the tide on the toxic drug crisis..."
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