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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 73 total calls for service from January 22 to 28
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Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher

Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher

The new study found there's a 26% chance the threat of space junk could shut down a crowded airspace in Europe, Asia or North America — including southwest B.C.
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New youth rugby league launches on the Sunshine Coast

New youth rugby league launches on the Sunshine Coast

From Langdale to Lund, the Coastal Wolves Rugby Club welcomes boys and girls, ages five to 12.
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Powell River RCMP request public's assistance to find wanted man

Powell River RCMP request public's assistance to find wanted man

Scott Martin is wanted on an endorsed warrant
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Update: Law Society of B.C. reports tentative deal struck with unionized staff

Update: Law Society of B.C. reports tentative deal struck with unionized staff

Mediation was set for Wednesday as union sought better wages and protections
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Powell River Kings bolster lineup prior to roster deadline

Powell River Kings bolster lineup prior to roster deadline

BC Hockey League club adds forward and two defenders
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Opinion: Support Canadian, lead by example

Opinion: Support Canadian, lead by example

'The businesses here on the Sunshine Coast survive against a host of competitors from south of the border. Most noteworthy are the American companies that were represented by their CEOs at the inauguration, right behind the president. Yes, you all saw them there, leaning into the new president’s agenda: Amazon, Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) to name a few. These are the richest companies in the world and they are all American.'
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Editorial: Complacency leads to regression

Editorial: Complacency leads to regression

Over-relying on trucks to continue transporting what we purchase to feed our families has been exposed as a weakness
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. risks losing billions with Columbia River Treaty left in limbo

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. risks losing billions with Columbia River Treaty left in limbo

A long-overdue treaty update is stalled, leaving province vulnerable to political and economic risks
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B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report

B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report

Building new homes in dangerous places could cost B.C. another $2.2 billion a year by 2030 — far more than anywhere else in Canada, a new study has found.
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