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Federation calls for new municipal growth framework

Federation calls for new municipal growth framework

Capital and operating costs a challenge across Canada, including for City of Powell River
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B.C. premier bidding 'good riddance' to slain serial killer undermines rule of law, say experts

B.C. premier bidding 'good riddance' to slain serial killer undermines rule of law, say experts

'Let’s not beat around the bush,' B.C. Premier David Eby and Minister of Public Safety are 'approving murder,' says prison law expert Tom Engel at the Canadian Prison Law Association.
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Texada Island RCMP investigate break and enter

Texada Island RCMP investigate break and enter

Property damaged at residence on Carter Road
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Flat tax on big polluters could fund basic income, finds UBC study

Flat tax on big polluters could fund basic income, finds UBC study

Authors say flat tax on companies who release carbon emissions and overexploit natural resources could largely fund a basic income program, while boosting Canada's GDP by $541 billion
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Expect delays between Gibsons and Sechelt along Highway 101 Friday

Expect delays between Gibsons and Sechelt along Highway 101 Friday

If you've been commuting between Gibsons and Sechelt this week, you've probably seen the signs on the road denoting workers on the highway.
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Powell River Airport upgrading nearly finished

Powell River Airport upgrading nearly finished

Pacific Coastal Airlines should be able to resume operations into the aerodrome next week
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Police on the hunt for owner of wedding ring found at Tofino beach

Police on the hunt for owner of wedding ring found at Tofino beach

The ring was found near the access path at Cox Beach by “an out-of-town Good Samaritan,” police said
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After a wildfire, the trauma continues

After a wildfire, the trauma continues

Some who suffered through evacuations 10 years ago are still processing and navigating the experience.
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Rob Shaw: BC United pitches cash subsidies as $10 child care remains elusive

Rob Shaw: BC United pitches cash subsidies as $10 child care remains elusive

Kevin Falcon makes multimillion-dollar pledge to revolutionize child-care spaces
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In loving memory: Alfredo Baiocco

In loving memory: Alfredo Baiocco

Born January 1, 1926 - Passed peacefully on May 27, 2024, at the age of 98
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