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B.C. NDP wins razor-thin majority after marathon vote count; two recounts pending

B.C. NDP wins razor-thin majority after marathon vote count; two recounts pending

VICTORIA — The New Democrats and Premier David Eby were on track to win a bare majority government nine days after voters went to the polls in British Columbia, but the final verdict will still require two judicial recounts to become official.
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Coast guard mission in North Pacific targets illegal fishers

Coast guard mission in North Pacific targets illegal fishers

Operation North Pacific Guard, a two-month mission aboard the Victoria-based Sir Wilfred Laurier, involved armed Canadian fisheries authorities boarding 15 international vessels.
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Equity in wellness grant outlined for Powell River councillors

Equity in wellness grant outlined for Powell River councillors

City will apply for grant to host forum aimed at increasing opportunities for children with disabilities and their families
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Warrant issued for man on 40-year-old B.C. sex charges

Warrant issued for man on 40-year-old B.C. sex charges

Edward Hughes is charged with sexually assaulting a person and indecent assault of a male
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qathet Pickleball Association seeks land for facility

qathet Pickleball Association seeks land for facility

Group of players wants to build eight-court indoor facility on leased city land
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B.C. strata breached duties in $2.1M building repair, judge rules

B.C. strata breached duties in $2.1M building repair, judge rules

Leaks were first noticed in 2000 and multiple reports suggested fixing problems but owners voted against the work.
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City of Powell River mayor granted temporary leave

City of Powell River mayor granted temporary leave

Ron Woznow will attend meetings remotely when possible
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Richmond man pleads not guilty in murder conspiracy case

Richmond man pleads not guilty in murder conspiracy case

Richard Charles Reed is charged with two charges of conspiracy to commit murder and one of attempting to pervert, defeat or obstruct justice.
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Savary Island community survey open until October 31

Savary Island community survey open until October 31

Updated plan needed due to provincial changes and long-term goals of the island community
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Resident seeks land purchase from City of Powell River

Resident seeks land purchase from City of Powell River

Road dedication divides property on which homeowner would like to build
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