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Mural project piques City of Powell River councillors' interest

Mural project piques City of Powell River councillors' interest

Committee of the whole members receptive to conversation about allowing young people to create art
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Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
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Investigation reveals details into ferry striking moored Bowen Island boat

Investigation reveals details into ferry striking moored Bowen Island boat

An internal BC Ferries investigation is still ongoing.
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Sky mystery: Slow-moving object spotted – but it wasn't a meteor

Sky mystery: Slow-moving object spotted – but it wasn't a meteor

A strange, spiraling trail appears in the Sunshine Coast sky, leaving residents and experts baffled
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Vic West ousts Powell River Villa from Jackson Cup competition

Vic West ousts Powell River Villa from Jackson Cup competition

Club resumes Vancouver Island Soccer League regular season schedule this weekend
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qathet international film festival returns to Patricia Theatre

qathet international film festival returns to Patricia Theatre

10 days of global cinema, local storytelling and VR innovation celebrate power of community
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City of Powell River councillors support nutrition program

City of Powell River councillors support nutrition program

BC Association of Farmers’ Markets requests letter of support to provincial health minister for funding coupons
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Les Leyne: Conservative critic forces new curbs on safe supply of drugs

Les Leyne: Conservative critic forces new curbs on safe supply of drugs

NDP Health Minister Josie Osborne announced a significant curtailment of the safe supply policy for dealing with opioid addiction — and it looks to be in direct response to concerns the Opposition started raising two years ago.
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Mortgage renewals set to squeeze B.C. households, survey finds

Mortgage renewals set to squeeze B.C. households, survey finds

Those facing higher payments plan to cut back on travel, other discretionary spending
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qathet Festival of the Performing Arts showcases cultural talent

qathet Festival of the Performing Arts showcases cultural talent

Special musical journey highlights annual event
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