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North Island-Powell River MP wants toxic drug overdose plan

North Island-Powell River MP wants toxic drug overdose plan

“People need a plan and a federal government willing to act." ~ Rachel Blaney
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In memoriam: Carole Ann McCormick

In memoriam: Carole Ann McCormick

April 25, 1955 - January 22, 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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Sea turtle found at Pedder Bay only second ever found in B.C. waters

Sea turtle found at Pedder Bay only second ever found in B.C. waters

The turtle, typically found much farther south, was rushed to the Vancouver Aquarium suffering from hypothermia
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B.C. woman wins $165 in dog-bites-dog case

B.C. woman wins $165 in dog-bites-dog case

Woman says she had to re-home her dog after a "campaign of character assassination."
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B.C. judge upholds $96K in fishery fines

B.C. judge upholds $96K in fishery fines

Two men and a fishing company were fined for salmon fishery offences around Haida Gwaii.
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Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Rescue organization starts initiative for feral felines
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B.C. lawsuits allege lithium batteries became rockets in fatal fire

B.C. lawsuits allege lithium batteries became rockets in fatal fire

"Jets of flaming gas venting from the tops of cells in the e-bike battery turned each into a tiny, unguided metal rocket."
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Organ donation gives two Lions Bay families a chance to look forward

Organ donation gives two Lions Bay families a chance to look forward

Ryan Burke, 27, got a second chance at life with a double lung transplant. He lives on the same street as the parents of Michael Brown, whose organs transformed the lives of 10 people.
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Viewpoint: Documentary delves into Big Oil’s role in climate crisis

Viewpoint: Documentary delves into Big Oil’s role in climate crisis

When our children ask what we did about it, what can we say?
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