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qathet Regional District planning committee briefs

qathet Regional District planning committee briefs

Postpones housing policy motion; Recommends lot exemption; Supports subdivision
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B.C. government bans new jade mines

B.C. government bans new jade mines

The B.C. government said its prohibition came about after it concluded jade mining was damaging sensitive alpine environments.
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Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past policy that banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
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Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

"These types of investments save lives," Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday.
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B.C. police officer's drunk driving job suspension called inadequate

B.C. police officer's drunk driving job suspension called inadequate

B.C.'s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has ruled a review of the findings is in the public interest.
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'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has determined a state actor or state-sponsored actor is behind a serious cyber-security attack on provincial government digital infrastructure.
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Former coroner reflects on challenges, controversies in qathet

Former coroner reflects on challenges, controversies in qathet

Powell River Public Library to host presentation by Dr. Robert Crossland
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Weekend weather forecast suggests sun with clear skies in qathet

Weekend weather forecast suggests sun with clear skies in qathet

Snowpack data released by the BC climate change survey program
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Rob Shaw: Eby tosses TNT at utility commission’s independence with latest ICBC rebates

Rob Shaw: Eby tosses TNT at utility commission’s independence with latest ICBC rebates

Premier's AC/DC-inspired announcement unveils ICBC rebates for 3.5M residents in wake of botched drug decriminalization pilot
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 138 calls for service from May 1 to 7
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