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Record seizure of $11M of contraband tobacco and weapons nets four arrests

Record seizure of $11M of contraband tobacco and weapons nets four arrests

A special combined police unit in B.C. has uncovered what it deems to be the largest contraband tobacco seizure in B.C. history.
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Powell River U18 Kings keep postseason hopes alive

Powell River U18 Kings keep postseason hopes alive

Multiple tiebreakers needed to determine opening round results of Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association playoffs
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Point slips away from Powell River Villa in last minute

Point slips away from Powell River Villa in last minute

Nanaimo United awarded penalty kick, coverts to win Vancouver Island Soccer League match
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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Amends northside fire protection bylaw; Offers wood smoke reduction program; Confirms wildfire response collaboration; Supports library funding resolution
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Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Green Fatigue? B.C. residents hold steady on reusable bags, but other eco-habits dip.
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In memoriam: John Joseph (Joe) Walkinshaw

In memoriam: John Joseph (Joe) Walkinshaw

May 31, 1949 - January 30, 2024
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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B.C. court rejects $1,500 COVID ticket appeal

B.C. court rejects $1,500 COVID ticket appeal

Nithya Geetapriya Ananda was fined $5,750, a penalty later reduced to $1,500.
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B.C. investment dealer that oversaw suspicious, 'unprofitable' trades fined $150K

B.C. investment dealer that oversaw suspicious, 'unprofitable' trades fined $150K

Leede Jones Gable Inc. failed to adequately supervise stockbroker Larry Martin, who admitted to failing to fulfil his gatekeeper responsibilities, states settlement agreement.
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First Nations communities offered compensation for drinking water advisories

First Nations communities offered compensation for drinking water advisories

Compensation has been made available to First Nations communities and individuals impacted by long-term drinking water advisories. The deadline to apply is March 7. 
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