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Former qathet region resident sentenced for Paul Pelosi attack

Former qathet region resident sentenced for Paul Pelosi attack

David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison for assailing husband of former US House speaker
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Man seriously injured by B.C. grizzly bear

Man seriously injured by B.C. grizzly bear

The man suffered extensive injuries during the attack, including multiple broken bones and lacerations to his body.
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Call leads to qathet author finding charming predator

Call leads to qathet author finding charming predator

Lee Mackenzie has opportunity to write final chapter to her bestselling book about a con man
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This incredible B.C. animal attacks a porcupine in the face until it bleeds to death

This incredible B.C. animal attacks a porcupine in the face until it bleeds to death

Native to North America, the fisher is a member of the 'mustelid,' or weasel family, which includes everything from badgers to otters to wolverines.
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Haida title act gets royal assent

Haida title act gets royal assent

Haida First Nation now legally own all of Haida Gwaii.
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Transit study nixed by City of Powell River committee

Transit study nixed by City of Powell River committee

Councillors, mayor turn down a motion by four to three margin for detailed look at busing
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Powell River Council asked to withdraw from community accord

Powell River Council asked to withdraw from community accord

Two rows of people in council chambers gallery stood up and turned their backs to the speaker
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: The carbon tax at work

Adrian Raeside cartoon: The carbon tax at work

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Green leader calls for child-protection workers to have social-worker training, oversight

Green leader calls for child-protection workers to have social-worker training, oversight

A bill introduced by Furstenau this week would amend the Social Workers Act to require anyone using the title “social worker” to hold a degree in social work and be registered with the B.C. College of Social Workers
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Les Leyne: Unite-the-right idea is still on the table

Les Leyne: Unite-the-right idea is still on the table

BC United and Conservative Party of B.C. are building separate teams to fight an election at the same time they are willing to listen to people urging them to come together
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