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Powell River Chamber of Commerce, Rotary to host Blackberry Fest

Powell River Chamber of Commerce, Rotary to host Blackberry Fest

Organizations taking over planning for annual street party on Marine Avenue
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Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Carbon taxes may be unsustainable tools as political and price realities begin to sink in — and they aren’t the only policy option at politicians’ disposal.
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Rob Shaw: Trudeau offers BC NDP no easy out on drug decriminalization dilemma

Rob Shaw: Trudeau offers BC NDP no easy out on drug decriminalization dilemma

Prime minister not bailing out B.C. government from increasingly problematic political waters
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In memoriam: Troy Fredrick Woodburn Thorsell Gerlock

In memoriam: Troy Fredrick Woodburn Thorsell Gerlock

February 29, 1976 - April 12, 2024
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B.C. Ferries going back to in-person meetings after safety concerns

B.C. Ferries going back to in-person meetings after safety concerns

B.C. Ferries put the brakes on drop-in meetings after a woman at a meeting on the Sunshine Coast threatened to “take a gun” to everyone.
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North Saanich resident hopes to break world records on his e-longboard

North Saanich resident hopes to break world records on his e-longboard

Bradley Smith plans to travel 3,500 kilometres on his electric-powered longboard.
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

In honour of Earth Day, plant a flower or a shrub. The government of Canada now allows you to plant up to five of these for personal use
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Critics question Liberals' falling cellphone price claims, budget promises

Critics question Liberals' falling cellphone price claims, budget promises

As the federal government touts measures meant to curb the cost of Canadians' cellphone bills, some say there is a disconnect between what consumers are paying and the rhetoric surrounding price declines.
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City of Powell River okays working group to meet with Tla'amin

City of Powell River okays working group to meet with Tla'amin

Council wants to hold intergovernmental meetings with elected officials
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