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One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

VANCOUVER — Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia.
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First Island couple to have 'test tube' baby featured at event to promote IVF funding

First Island couple to have 'test tube' baby featured at event to promote IVF funding

Starting April 1, 2025, B.C. will join other provinces in funding an initial IVF treatment for those struggling with infertility or other challenges to having a child.
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Transit forum at Powell River Public Library brings action ideas

Transit forum at Powell River Public Library brings action ideas

Discussion followed presentations that included guidance from City of Powell River and qathet Regional District elected officials
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Paddlers from qathet experience challenging weather in Hawaii

Paddlers from qathet experience challenging weather in Hawaii

Suncoast Paddling Club women's team brings home bronze
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B.C. wedding caterer out of luck on chef, rental billing

B.C. wedding caterer out of luck on chef, rental billing

A caterer lost her bid to be paid $838 for dish and equipment rentals and a $150 "onsite chef fee."
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Youth at aerospace camp on Texada talk to space flight engineers

Youth at aerospace camp on Texada talk to space flight engineers

Presentations take students into mission control aspect of NASA projects
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qathet residents may hear/see armed forces aircraft this week

qathet residents may hear/see armed forces aircraft this week

American and Canadians come together to practice search and rescue simulation
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B.C. court upholds multiple drug trafficking convictions

B.C. court upholds multiple drug trafficking convictions

In 2020, police in Mission, B.C., found about $850,000 worth of drugs, over $100,000 in cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia and firearms.
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'Must have seen or heard something': Police seek public's help in B.C. assault

'Must have seen or heard something': Police seek public's help in B.C. assault

Police are looking to speak to anyone who was in the area between midnight and 1 a.m. on Sept. 8.
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B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
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