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Man gets 45 days in jail for Metro Vancouver crimes — including stealing a Nintendo

Man gets 45 days in jail for Metro Vancouver crimes — including stealing a Nintendo

Mark Trevor Ealy pleaded guilty to mischief, possession of stolen property, breach and theft charges.
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BC United candidate sparks debate on use of ‘British Columbians’ to refer to Indigenous Peoples

BC United candidate sparks debate on use of ‘British Columbians’ to refer to Indigenous Peoples

Statements made on social media by West Vancouver-Capilano MLA hopeful Caroline Elliott were harmful, says Squamish educator
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Alaskan tribes claim B.C. mining threatens health of their rivers

Alaskan tribes claim B.C. mining threatens health of their rivers

Fifteen Alaskan tribes submitted a claim to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights this week saying B.C. mining is threatening their right to a healthy environment.
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Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Justin Liu of West Vancouver settled with the B.C. Securities Commission ahead of a lengthy hearing; the agreement includes a 10-year ban from securities market participation.
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Island final features Powell River U18 Kings versus Oceanside

Island final features Powell River U18 Kings versus Oceanside

Best-of-three Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association championship begins Saturday at Hap Parker Arena
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B.C. called on to protect caribou with logging moratorium

B.C. called on to protect caribou with logging moratorium

The interim logging moratorium would apply to a huge swath of B.C. caribou habitat, from the Idaho border to the Peace region. One major forestry company said it would 'undermine the future' of its mills.
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Eby 'profoundly worried' about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies

Eby 'profoundly worried' about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies

Premier David Eby says fire and drought are two factors that contribute to the need for the contingency fund for spending uncertainties contained in the provincial budget presented on Thursday. 
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Accessibility plan adopted by City of Powell River Council

Accessibility plan adopted by City of Powell River Council

Strategy developed with qathet Regional District and public library
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Lynx Air is stopping all flights. Here is what B.C. residents need to know

Lynx Air is stopping all flights. Here is what B.C. residents need to know

Know your rights.
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Powell River Regional Hospital District reviews tax requisitions

Powell River Regional Hospital District reviews tax requisitions

Committee discusses five-year financial plan and contributions to reserves
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