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City of Powell River councillors defer salary decision

City of Powell River councillors defer salary decision

Elected officials to reconsider draft bylaw after staff reports on several additional items
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Rumor of gunshots near Gibsons Elementary put to rest

Rumor of gunshots near Gibsons Elementary put to rest

Police activity near Gibsons Elementary prompts precautionary measures
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Focus on Film: Canadian war movie inspires critic

Focus on Film: Canadian war movie inspires critic

Epic piece of filmmaking stands test of time
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B.C. ski resorts ready for snowy La Niña winter

B.C. ski resorts ready for snowy La Niña winter

Infrastructure upgrades, low inflation and falling interest rates could lure more skiers up mountains this season.
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Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.'s Name Act are harming survivors

Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.'s Name Act are harming survivors

The changes were prompted by B.C. child killer Allan Schoenborn being legally permitted to change his name to Ken John Johnson.
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Is body mass index a good measure of health?

Is body mass index a good measure of health?

Ask an Expert: Karina Inkster
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Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Under Canada's current yearly limit, it would take scientists almost 30 years to assess all prioritized species, and over 120 years to assess those considered potentially at risk, the audit says.
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What happens when you call for an ambulance in B.C.?

What happens when you call for an ambulance in B.C.?

Answer all questions and give an accurate location, says BCEHS.
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Space heaters sold widely on Amazon recalled due to fire risk

Space heaters sold widely on Amazon recalled due to fire risk

As of Oct. 28, the company has received seven reports of overheating in Canada.
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B.C. woman facing terrorism charges chooses jury trial

B.C. woman facing terrorism charges chooses jury trial

Kimberly Polman of Squamish was arrested and charged by the Pacific Region RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team with allegations in Richmond and Syria.
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