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B.C. man who allegedly murdered senior, cut off stranger's hand appears in court

B.C. man who allegedly murdered senior, cut off stranger's hand appears in court

Case is connected to homicide, serious assault Sept. 4 in downtown Vancouver
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Climate Crossroads: The need for action is now, not later

Climate Crossroads: The need for action is now, not later

"The denial or ignorance or concern about votes among those elected to make difficult decisions about policies and governing delays much-needed change, and we have no time to lose."
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Baldrey: Call them flip-flops or pivots, David Eby is following voters

Baldrey: Call them flip-flops or pivots, David Eby is following voters

Activists might decry Eby's reversals on some sensitive issues, but the premier is courting other voters, writes columnist Keith Baldrey
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No end in sight for overdose crisis as reaches eighth year, UBCM hears

No end in sight for overdose crisis as reaches eighth year, UBCM hears

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas: 'The politicians need to get out of the way.'
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Rob Shaw: Polls predict major B.C. election clash as independents stir the pot

Rob Shaw: Polls predict major B.C. election clash as independents stir the pot

With incumbents running as independents and Greens looking for a comeback, B.C.’s political landscape could shift dramatically next month
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Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

The Health Connect registry for patients and a second one for physicians were launched in July 2023
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NDP MPs call out feds for failing to consult First Nations about lightstation plan

NDP MPs call out feds for failing to consult First Nations about lightstation plan

The 12 MPs say the federal government failed to uphold its legal obligations when it did not consult with First Nations about destaffing two Island lightstations
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City of Powell River Council amends reserve fund policy

City of Powell River Council amends reserve fund policy

Property tax stabilization fund included in governing document
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Photos: Terry Fox Run at Powell River Recreation Complex

Photos: Terry Fox Run at Powell River Recreation Complex

Close to 300 people competed in the annual event, raising more than $23,000
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Regional map helps identify invasive species in qathet region

Regional map helps identify invasive species in qathet region

Knotweed, bullfrogs and hogweed threaten global biodiversity
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