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City of Powell River council issues apartment approvals

City of Powell River council issues apartment approvals

Councillors voted unanimously for two permits for complex at Franklin and Alberta Avenues
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WestJet, engineers' union avoid possible labour action

WestJet, engineers' union avoid possible labour action

No additional flights will be cancelled.
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Powell River Airport update provided at city council meeting

Powell River Airport update provided at city council meeting

Transportation manager indicates paving project has been on time and on budget
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Rebate announced for rooftop solar panel installations in B.C.

Rebate announced for rooftop solar panel installations in B.C.

Up to $10,000 in rebates for eligible B.C. homeowners.
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Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

OTTAWA — When the government first announced people with disabilities would have access to national dental coverage this year, Antonella Giordano really started to look forward to no longer paying out of pocket to care for her teeth.
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Lulu the ‘miracle’ dog found but sadly died just hours later

Lulu the ‘miracle’ dog found but sadly died just hours later

Lulu, the missing hairless Chinese crested dog wearing rainbow pajamas, whose story gripped a community, succumbed to dehydration and hypothermia just hours after being rescued.
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qathet School District principal Shannon Behan moves to new role

qathet School District principal Shannon Behan moves to new role

Westview Elementary School principal stepping into new position as president of Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association
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Court approves $2.1M reprieve for victims defrauded by B.C. sisters

Court approves $2.1M reprieve for victims defrauded by B.C. sisters

Investors defrauded by Richmond's Siu Mui "Debbie" Wong and Surrey's Siu Kon "Bonnie" Soo submitted claims for more than $12.5M in losses.
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Two dead, three injured in tragic West Vancouver crash

Two dead, three injured in tragic West Vancouver crash

Traffic along Highway 1 has reopened, but the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal is heavily congested due to an earlier roadway closure
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Gibsons marine SAR invites Taylor Swift for a ride-along

Gibsons marine SAR invites Taylor Swift for a ride-along

When Taylor Swift visits Vancouver Dec. 6 to 8 for three sold-out shows at BC Place, she’ll need to work in one more date into her schedule: training with a Gibsons marine search and rescue group.
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