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Renaming discussion for City of Powell River stirs controversy

Renaming discussion for City of Powell River stirs controversy

Councillors debate possible name change at committee of the whole meeting
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B.C. Supreme Court upholds moratorium on electricity for crypto-miners

B.C. Supreme Court upholds moratorium on electricity for crypto-miners

Conifex loses bid to force BC Hydro to supply power to cryptocurrency mining.
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Selina Robinson steps down as minister amid growing NDP backlash

Selina Robinson steps down as minister amid growing NDP backlash

Selina Robinson is resigning from her cabinet position following her remarks about the origins of Israel.
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Late power play goal lifts Nanaimo over Powell River Kings

Late power play goal lifts Nanaimo over Powell River Kings

Clippers never trailed during home win in front of 1200-plus fans
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Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines the provincial political news of the week ending Feb. 3, 2024, and why the larger story isn't over yet.
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Eight months in jail for B.C. man who attacked stranger out walking his dog

Eight months in jail for B.C. man who attacked stranger out walking his dog

The 63-year-old victim had undergone heart surgery a few weeks earlier and was in fragile shape.
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Tla’amin Nation reacts to city councillor’s use of language

Tla’amin Nation reacts to city councillor’s use of language

Jim Palm’s comment was wholly inappropriate, says hegus John Hackett
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'We had to count the zeros': Lower Mainland couple win big on Lotto 6/49

'We had to count the zeros': Lower Mainland couple win big on Lotto 6/49

The horse-loving duo describe the win as surreal.
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'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.
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North Island – Powell River MP wants pensions protected

North Island – Powell River MP wants pensions protected

Rachel Blaney pushes government to protect workers’ retirement money
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