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B.C. voters want health-care overhaul but are wary of privatization, survey reveals

B.C. voters want health-care overhaul but are wary of privatization, survey reveals

Housing and poverty still top concerns, but voters remain split on health-care reform and private care expansion
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Powell River Otago to host rugby mini-camp for youth players

Powell River Otago to host rugby mini-camp for youth players

Club wants to introduce seven- to 12-year-olds to the game, teaching skills and positioning
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Health Canada invests $12.29M to combat cancer among firefighters

Health Canada invests $12.29M to combat cancer among firefighters

Development of a national registry and earlier cancer diagnosis leading to better health outcomes for firefighters
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B.C. man who stole 12 pints of ice cream gets 60 days in jail

B.C. man who stole 12 pints of ice cream gets 60 days in jail

Jake Boudreau stole the ice cream from a Real Canadian Superstore in Vancouver.
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In memoriam: Doris Dixon

In memoriam: Doris Dixon

October 11, 1934 - September 30, 2024
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36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

The latest State of Canada's Birds report shows major declines in the Prairies and worrying signs that seabirds could be next.
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'I'm going to cry': B.C. paramedics praised for heartfelt moment with elderly person

'I'm going to cry': B.C. paramedics praised for heartfelt moment with elderly person

A kind gesture by two paramedics on Vancouver Island is being praised.
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Day trader in Sooke files lawsuit against advisers, claims $415M loss

Day trader in Sooke files lawsuit against advisers, claims $415M loss

The carpenter, whose investments evaporated when Tesla stock took a dive, is blaming his financial advisers, saying they gave him bad advice
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Scoreless drought continues for Powell River Villa

Scoreless drought continues for Powell River Villa

Gorge FC shuts out local Vancouver Island Soccer League club
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Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board reports busy month

Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board reports busy month

September 2024 was substantially improved from September of 2023, according to statistics
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