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Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
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The rise of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers

The rise of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers

It's back.
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qathet region music festival sticks to its folk roots

qathet region music festival sticks to its folk roots

Revamped board brings new life to much-loved event
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Aquatic centre improvement outlined for Powell River Council

Aquatic centre improvement outlined for Powell River Council

City councillors receive report on grant application related to pool roofing and surrounding structures
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Opinion: Is your diet influencing your dreams?

Opinion: Is your diet influencing your dreams?

While people have long believed that food and dreams are connected, scientific research into this notion has been limited.
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Pickleball facility to be studied by City of Powell River staff

Pickleball facility to be studied by City of Powell River staff

Council passes motion to look into potential sale or lease of city-owned property to proponents
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No time behind bars for B.C. woman who stole $74K from non-profit

No time behind bars for B.C. woman who stole $74K from non-profit

The 27-year-old will serve her sentence in the community and must pay back the money over a period of seven years.
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WestJet loses appeal, must compensate for preventable safety delays

WestJet loses appeal, must compensate for preventable safety delays

WestJet had argued 'safety reasons' should exempt them from payouts, even if crew shortages arose through their own lack of planning or inaction.
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'Women are being killed': Family of slain B.C. mother makes plea for changes

'Women are being killed': Family of slain B.C. mother makes plea for changes

Open letter to prime minister and B.C. premier: "The justice system is failing to protect victims from known, high-risk offenders."
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City of Powell River supports Sunshine Coast Tourism renewal bid

City of Powell River supports Sunshine Coast Tourism renewal bid

Councillors vote to send letter in favour of Sunshine Coast Tourism as the recipient of municipal and regional district tax at three per cent
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