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Registration open for BC Ferries community workshop in qathet

Registration open for BC Ferries community workshop in qathet

Interactive public engagement and review of feedback at June 3 session at ARC
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One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

Lacey, a Hyline chicken, had to identify specific letters, numbers and colours by pecking on the right ones over a 60-second span
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Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Ahead of the fall elections, BC NDP's major fundraising success overshadows all rival parties
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Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
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B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

In Saanich, new trees used to be watered for up to five years. Now, it’s closer to seven.
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Alleged B.C. Ponzi-scheme fraudster identified as drowning victim

Alleged B.C. Ponzi-scheme fraudster identified as drowning victim

Curtis Quigley was out on bail at the time of his death, awaiting trial.
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B.C. judge refuses to shorten prohibition order aimed at keeping 'monster' child rapist away from kids

B.C. judge refuses to shorten prohibition order aimed at keeping 'monster' child rapist away from kids

Prosecutors opposed Steven Walsh's application on a number of grounds.
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Telephone project outlined for Powell River Regional Cemetery

Telephone project outlined for Powell River Regional Cemetery

qathet Regional District directors hear requests for installation at the cemetery in Cranberry.
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Spy-hopping whales caught on camera in Porpoise Bay June 29

Spy-hopping whales caught on camera in Porpoise Bay June 29

Photographer Ken McCann was in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park in Sechelt Inlet, Saturday, June 29 when this pod of between four and five orcas made an appearance beyond Poise Island.
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Rotary Club of Powell River sends student to Ottawa

Rotary Club of Powell River sends student to Ottawa

Adventures in Citizenship program offers glimpse into workings of our democracy
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