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Flight over Garibaldi for missing mountaineers planned

Flight over Garibaldi for missing mountaineers planned

The group has been missing for four days as search and rescue members are grounded due to poor weather and avalanche risk.
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New protections for southern resident killer whale ‘inadequate,’ scientist says

New protections for southern resident killer whale ‘inadequate,’ scientist says

The launch of the Trans Mountain Pipeline will increase vessel traffic and make matters worse for the endangered species, researchers warn
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Booze to be allowed in Horseshoe Bay, Whytecliff parks

Booze to be allowed in Horseshoe Bay, Whytecliff parks

Coun. Linda Watt said it’s time people in the western areas of the municipality enjoyed the same ability to imbibe in parks as those in the eastern neighbourhoods
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Sunshine Coast’s summer two-ferry service starts June 26

Sunshine Coast’s summer two-ferry service starts June 26

The Coast will be served by two-ferry service seven days a week, extra Route 3 trips added for busy summer
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Windy times on northern and southern Sunshine Coast

Windy times on northern and southern Sunshine Coast

BC feeling below average temperatures in early June, but heat wave expected soon
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B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

A Vancouver Police Department drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of $334,890 and three luxury vehicles that are now subject to forfeiture; but one alleged trafficker wants to keep the money.
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Powell River Garden Club raises money for sanctuary garden

Powell River Garden Club raises money for sanctuary garden

Fundraiser for hospice house at the Patricia Theatre brings out big hearts, bird, plant and music lovers
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Mysteriously drunk Canadian woman diagnosed with 'auto-brewery syndrome'

Mysteriously drunk Canadian woman diagnosed with 'auto-brewery syndrome'

The woman went to the emergency room seven times for alcohol intoxication but said she never had a drink.
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Wind warnings for Coastal areas

Wind warnings for Coastal areas

Environment Canada has issued a wind weather warning for the areas of Gibsons to Earls Cove and Saltery Bay to Powell River.
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Texada/Powell River sailings cancelled due to high winds

Texada/Powell River sailings cancelled due to high winds

Morning round trip between Blubber Bay and Westview terminals on June 4 will not run
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