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Thousands greet Martin Mars water bomber as it flies over Vancouver Island on last flight

Thousands greet Martin Mars water bomber as it flies over Vancouver Island on last flight

Tens of thousands of people around Vancouver Island watched the last flight of the Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber — long a symbol of firefighting in B.C.
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Greens go with Hergesheimer on the Sunshine Coast

Greens go with Hergesheimer on the Sunshine Coast

A familiar face from the Coast’s social service sector has been selected as the B.C. Green Party candidate in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding for the Oct. 19 provincial election.
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Peak photos of the day: July 2024

Peak photos of the day: July 2024

Looking back at the best photos taken around the qathet region and submitted by our loyal readers last month
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BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

Town of Gibsons has until end of the year to finalize details of the restoration project in order to make BC Ferries budget deadline.
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Cleve Dheensaw: Curtain set to drop on unforgettable Paris Olympic Games

Cleve Dheensaw: Curtain set to drop on unforgettable Paris Olympic Games

Closing ceremonies on Sunday with broadcast coverage starting at noon Pacific time.
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Pilot born in Powell River to fly Martin Mars past hometown

Pilot born in Powell River to fly Martin Mars past hometown

Final flight for iconic water bomber scheduled for this weekend
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Kicking the Clutter: Here's how to handle household disorder

Kicking the Clutter: Here's how to handle household disorder

"Understanding why it’s essential to feel uncomfortable with clutter can greatly alter how we approach the maintenance of our homes."
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Opinion: Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures

Opinion: Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures

When violence prevention policies and programs don't reflect how it unfolds in today's networked and digitally-connected world, they cannot be effective.
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Developer wants inclusion Powell River housing components revised

Developer wants inclusion Powell River housing components revised

Development proposal recommendations face objections at city council meeting
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Here's how to bring hydrangeas indoors

Here's how to bring hydrangeas indoors

Ask an Expert: Nicole Quigley
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