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Three in four Canadians support funding for in-vitro fertilization, new polling finds

Three in four Canadians support funding for in-vitro fertilization, new polling finds

This coming July, Louise Brown will celebrate her 46th birthday. Brown was the first person to be born as a result of in-vitro fertilization.
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Mining tax breaks cost Canadians over $500M a year, finds investigation

Mining tax breaks cost Canadians over $500M a year, finds investigation

An investigation from the Washington-based group found investments in B.C.'s Golden Triangle have the 'structural and operational attributes of a Ponzi scheme.' 
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House explosion reported in qathet region

House explosion reported in qathet region

Powell River Fire Rescue responds to incident at Tweedsmuir Avenue residence, resulting in significant damage
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Stock promoter orchestrated $5M pump and dump via B.C. network, U.S. SEC alleges

Stock promoter orchestrated $5M pump and dump via B.C. network, U.S. SEC alleges

Burnaby's Aarif Jamani faces civil securities fraud charges in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme; Jamani also faces a hearing for violating a cease trade order in B.C.
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Media habits impact mental health, says specialist in qathet

Media habits impact mental health, says specialist in qathet

Mindfulness practitioner offers course at VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus
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Powell River U15 Kings celebrate league title

Powell River U15 Kings celebrate league title

Minor hockey team heads to playoffs after undefeated regular season
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Cartoon: Sick day conundrum

Cartoon: Sick day conundrum

Are you staying at home when illness takes over?
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Mental health challenges affect people from all walks of life

Mental health challenges affect people from all walks of life

Seasonally, some people struggle in the winter...when daylight hours are shorter
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Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill assessment drops

Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill assessment drops

Industrial complex worth less money than in 2023, according to report from City of Powell River's CFO
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Tla'amin elder responsible for keeping culture, language alive

Tla'amin elder responsible for keeping culture, language alive

As I Remember It: Teachings (ʔəms tɑʔɑw) from the Life of a Sliammon Elder, by Elsie Paul, a finalist for prestigious award
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