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Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?

Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?

A smudging ceremony — the Indigenous tradition to cleanse oneself of negative energies — was held at the Fort St. John Friendship Society on June 26.
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Financial report receives approval from Powell River Council

Financial report receives approval from Powell River Council

City to send statement to provincial ministry of municipal affairs
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Opinion: Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

Opinion: Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

Riprap can bury the spawning habitats of fish, increase river temperatures and exacerbate erosion elsewhere. There are alternative ways to stabilize riverbanks.
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B.C. judge tosses multi-count, drug-trafficking case due to delays

B.C. judge tosses multi-count, drug-trafficking case due to delays

Margaret Rose Conrad faced eight charges of possession of various controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking.
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Penalized Vancouver stockbroker blames Chinese tariffs after clients lose $8.7M

Penalized Vancouver stockbroker blames Chinese tariffs after clients lose $8.7M

Former RBC Dominion Securities futures advisor Hongia Liu did not consult with numerous clients from China when engaging in high-risk trades, according to settlement with regulator
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Fee increases proposed for Powell River Recreation Complex

Fee increases proposed for Powell River Recreation Complex

Parks, recreation and culture access amounts outlined for city councillors
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All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup

All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup

Neither jury nor judge-only criminal trials will take place at the affected locations from June 12 to July 8, 2026, and no civil jury trials, either.
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Photos: Canada Day at Willingdon Beach

Photos: Canada Day at Willingdon Beach

Day of activities ends with fireworks display
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Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

The party's direction and identity is at the heart of a dispute that set off the departure of three members of the legislature and arguments among riding associations. Should it be populist or moderate? Big tent or small?
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Wildfire near Powell River under control

Wildfire near Powell River under control

Haslam Lake area blaze suspected to be human caused
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