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Two Tesla chargers torched in Nanaimo, others damaged

Two Tesla chargers torched in Nanaimo, others damaged

The vandalism comes as Tesla vehicles, charging stations and dealerships are increasingly being attacked as a result of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ties with U.S. President Donald Trump
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B.C. Court of Appeal allows mother to vaccinate kids for HPV against dad's wishes

B.C. Court of Appeal allows mother to vaccinate kids for HPV against dad's wishes

The father applied last year to stop the children's mother from having them vaccinated, but a judge dismissed the bid and prohibited the father from "speaking to the children about the HPV vaccine."
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Empty shelves, idle escalators: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores

Empty shelves, idle escalators: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores

No company has been more deeply entwined with Canadian history, for better and worse, says author.
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Eby’s trade stance over Chinese EVs sparks questions as Beijing retaliates

Eby’s trade stance over Chinese EVs sparks questions as Beijing retaliates

MLA Armstrong suggests B.C. premier on 'Team China' as Eby has yet to clarify if he disagrees with Ottawa's justifications for tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
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Advocates and family of man shot by RCMP launch 'people's tribunal' to probe police

Advocates and family of man shot by RCMP launch 'people's tribunal' to probe police

VANCOUVER — Laura Holland says she's "tired of waiting" for justice for her smart and affectionate son, who was killed by police in Campbell River, B.C., in July 2021. The B.C.
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Blossoms are blooming but temperatures still cool in qathet

Blossoms are blooming but temperatures still cool in qathet

Ireland's patron saint celebrated today
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Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River area

Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River area

Light pink granules test postive for benzos and medetomidine
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Domtar to return village site to Tla’amin Nation

Domtar to return village site to Tla’amin Nation

Shuttered Catalyst pulp and paper mill site in Powell River to be repatriated to Tla’amin
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Powell River U15 Kings open provincials with pair of wins

Powell River U15 Kings open provincials with pair of wins

BC Hockey U15 Tier 3 championship underway in Cranbrook
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Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning

Premier's carbon tax flip-flop comes with a hefty price tag for provincial coffers
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