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'Complex operation' underway to save orphaned orca calf

'Complex operation' underway to save orphaned orca calf

The whale’s pregnant mother died after beaching itself Saturday morning while hunting and likely drowned about an hour later as the tide came in.
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Living roof installed on home in qathet

Living roof installed on home in qathet

Green space offers habitat, insulation and cooling
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Human poop pollution targeted in new B.C. early warning system

Human poop pollution targeted in new B.C. early warning system

A molecular PCR test will be developed to distinguish between human and animal fecal pollution in the Salish Sea. The results are expected to reduce beach closures and shellfish contamination.
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City of Powell River Council approves five-year financial plan

City of Powell River Council approves five-year financial plan

Councillors approved the budget without comment on March 21
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Powell River councillor puts motions forward regarding Tla'amin

Powell River councillor puts motions forward regarding Tla'amin

Notices call for council to participate in C3 forums and an intergovernmental protocol working group
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B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

Gina Takhar voluntarily surrendered her license in August 2020 but BCFSA pursued cancellation of the licence, plus a penalty.
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Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Women account for nearly half of the workforce in Canadian commercial real estate firms.
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Short-term rentals outlined for City of Powell River Council

Short-term rentals outlined for City of Powell River Council

New provincial legislation governs how cities can carry out management of rental properties
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B.C. eateries, pubs seeing steepest sales drops among provinces

B.C. eateries, pubs seeing steepest sales drops among provinces

Sales declines in January were evident on year-over-year and month-over month bases.
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New, improved stun gun is accepted for police use in B.C., province says

New, improved stun gun is accepted for police use in B.C., province says

The government says the weapon is already authorized for use in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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