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B.C. spa school must pay Muslim man $10,000 in discrimination case

B.C. spa school must pay Muslim man $10,000 in discrimination case

A Muslim man wanting a "lymphatic drainage massage" was asked to "certify" he was not of the Islamic faith.
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Four B.C. men facing clam, oyster fishery charges

Four B.C. men facing clam, oyster fishery charges

The charges stem from alleged events on Aug. 26, 2023.
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Eco-groups/residents raise a flag at Powell River City Hall

Eco-groups/residents raise a flag at Powell River City Hall

Earth Day marks more than 50 years in existence
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Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle

Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle

OTTAWA — Canada is creating a national registry to track plastic production and pollution, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday, with Ottawa set to host another round of negotiations toward a global treaty to end plastic waste.
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B.C. man found with fentanyl and nearly $75K gets conditional sentence

B.C. man found with fentanyl and nearly $75K gets conditional sentence

Stephen Tosh Maki pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking.
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Two Sunshine Coast ferries expand pet-accessible areas

Two Sunshine Coast ferries expand pet-accessible areas

The Queens of Surrey and Coquitlam, two ferries that travel between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale as well as Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo, are now allowing dogs on leashes and cats in carriers onto upper outdoor decks in designated areas.
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B.C. man in court after gun pointed at women, man assaulted

B.C. man in court after gun pointed at women, man assaulted

Korey Robert Muskett is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence and one count of assault. 
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B.C. man pleads guilty to murdering his wife

B.C. man pleads guilty to murdering his wife

The 45-year-old woman was found with life-threatening injuries inside a residence.
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Group releases results for Powell River renaming survey

Group releases results for Powell River renaming survey

Presenter details community poll regarding potential name change for city
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Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
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