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Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.
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Powell River Kings complete trade with West Kelowna

Powell River Kings complete trade with West Kelowna

Three players involved in transaction between BC Hockey League clubs
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Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastic fibres every year, finds report

Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastic fibres every year, finds report

A new report analyzes Canada's contribution to a global problem and how the country might help fix it.
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B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

Angus Reid Institute survey also shows perceived link between corruption and high cost of living
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City of Powell River adopts property policy

City of Powell River adopts property policy

Process for setting rates for leases and licences for city-owned property and improvements established
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Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Premiers divided across Canada over how to tackle potential trade war
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In memoriam: Roderick Donald Innes

In memoriam: Roderick Donald Innes

February 7, 1938 - November 10, 2024
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Tribunal dismisses B.C. claim involving emotional support rats

Tribunal dismisses B.C. claim involving emotional support rats

Ministry of Child and Family Development said the woman — then in youth care — didn't have a prescription for emotional support rats.
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B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

The cost of building new ferries is 40 per cent higher than it was in 2020, CEO Nicolas Jimenez told the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
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Opinion: Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

Opinion: Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

Growing health and wellness consciousness, accompanied by changing social patterns, have sparked Gen Z’s interest in the ‘sober curious’ movement.
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