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Writers, artists meet their match for third annual Art & Words Festival

Writers, artists meet their match for third annual Art & Words Festival

A matchmaking ritual in Gibsons last week resulted in two dozen partnerships that will produce new works in time for the Sunshine Coast Art and Words Festival in August. 
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps hawk beat by ravens

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps hawk beat by ravens

PROWLS: rescue of the week
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Resilient kelp could aid restoration efforts, scientists find

Resilient kelp could aid restoration efforts, scientists find

A team of UVic scientists sought to understand why kelp is resilient in some areas to determine if those lessons could help to recover lost kelp habitats.
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WestJet flight diverts to Winnipeg after passenger tries to open door, Victoria man charged

WestJet flight diverts to Winnipeg after passenger tries to open door, Victoria man charged

Flight 710 from Vancouver to Toronto was diverted on Friday.
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Opinion: Canada's entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here's one way to fix it

Opinion: Canada's entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here's one way to fix it

A new study reveals that instilling an entrepreneur-possible self — the belief that you can become an entrepreneur — is a critical stepping stone for becoming an entrepreneur.
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BC Ferries cancels two Sunshine Coast sailings Saturday evening

BC Ferries cancels two Sunshine Coast sailings Saturday evening

Cancelled are the 5:30 p.m. leaving Horseshoe Bay and the 6:40 p.m. leaving Langdale. 
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Moving in with your partner? Talking about these 3 things first can smooth the way

Moving in with your partner? Talking about these 3 things first can smooth the way

The Conversation presents three key things couples can do to make the decision to move in together a smooth and happy experience.
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Asbestos concerns raised by qathet Museum and Archives

Asbestos concerns raised by qathet Museum and Archives

Representatives request that City of Powell River pays for remediation at facility
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Alleged hockey league assault lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court

Alleged hockey league assault lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court

Defendants include another player, BC Hockey, Hockey Canada, Corporation of the City of Langley and Canland Ice Sports Corp.
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B.C. lawyer's $2M 'misappropriated' from trust among highest in history, society says

B.C. lawyer's $2M 'misappropriated' from trust among highest in history, society says

Russel Sean McDonough has expressed remorse for his actions.
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