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'Unaware of choking hazards': Squamish caregiver saves child choking on grape

'Unaware of choking hazards': Squamish caregiver saves child choking on grape

After a traumatic rescue of a five-year-old, Squamish early childhood educator is warning parents and caregivers that even older kids' foods should be cut up.
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Whale society brings ocean awareness to Powell River terminal

Whale society brings ocean awareness to Powell River terminal

Humpback whales have been spotted as well as sea otters near Mitlenatch Island
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Another round of dry lightning expected in southern B.C. as heat returns

Another round of dry lightning expected in southern B.C. as heat returns

British Columbia's wildfire service says another round of dry lightning is in the forecast for the southern third of the province, coinciding with the return of hot, dry weather that's raising the fire risk heading into the long weekend.
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Mechanical difficulties cancel some Friday Sunshine Coast sailings

Mechanical difficulties cancel some Friday Sunshine Coast sailings

BC Ferries has cancelled the 1:15 p.m. departing Langdale and the 2:25 p.m. departing Horseshoe Bay because of mechanical issues with a ship's vessel’s #1 air compressor.
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City of Powell River seeks partner for housing on Barnet Street

City of Powell River seeks partner for housing on Barnet Street

Staff directed to publish request for expressions of interest for building rentals on property
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Social media video of people dancing with weapons results in seizure of firearms

Social media video of people dancing with weapons results in seizure of firearms

Surrey RCMP: "We understand this incident was extremely alarming to the community at large."
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Heat wave back for BC Day long weekend in qathet region

Heat wave back for BC Day long weekend in qathet region

Busiest travel period of the summer starts today
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Rob Shaw: United calls for lengthier involuntary care in election promise

Rob Shaw: United calls for lengthier involuntary care in election promise

Leader Kevin Falcon: "I think the right thing to do is recognize that a small cohort of population needs to be removed compassionately from the streets, involuntarily if necessary..."
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 148 total calls for service from July 24 to 30
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Heat waves cause spike in injured and orphaned baby gulls

Heat waves cause spike in injured and orphaned baby gulls

Anyone who encounters a baby gull is asked to contact Wildlife Rescue.
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