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Water taxi to replace Texada-Powell River ferry one day in April

Water taxi to replace Texada-Powell River ferry one day in April

Island Discovery requires propulsion drive motor repairs
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First Canadian to venture to the moon speaking at Vancouver event

First Canadian to venture to the moon speaking at Vancouver event

The crew will set a truly epic record during the mission.
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Vancouver mining company denies links to forced labour in China

Vancouver mining company denies links to forced labour in China

Canada's human rights ombudsman has found Dynasty Gold Corp. contributed to the use of forced labour in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; the company strongly rejected the findings as 'full of errors.'
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'Grave mistake': Comedy troupe who made Pickton T-shirts perform at B.C. gym

'Grave mistake': Comedy troupe who made Pickton T-shirts perform at B.C. gym

F45 Training gym in Vancouver's Chinatown has since issued an apology, saying it was a mistake.
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City of Powell River Council hears public hearing update

City of Powell River Council hears public hearing update

Director of planning services briefs councillors on how recently passed provincial legislation affects engagement processes
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In memoriam: Genevieve Majcher

In memoriam: Genevieve Majcher

January 8, 1933 - March 1
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B.C. Airbnb hosts generated $93M in taxes in 2023, claims Airbnb

B.C. Airbnb hosts generated $93M in taxes in 2023, claims Airbnb

The rental platform says new short-term rental restrictions could have negative implications on tax revenue.
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Active transportation proposal presented to Powell River Council

Active transportation proposal presented to Powell River Council

Councillors hear from Sunshine Coast Tourism director
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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. utility deceived public over 'renewable' gas, claims lawsuit

B.C. utility deceived public over 'renewable' gas, claims lawsuit

The case against FortisBC is the first time a major utility in Canada has been sued for allegedly making deceptive claims about renewable natural gas (RNG).
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