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New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

"Whether you’re on the land every day or out for a weekend hike, early reporting of pigs on the land makes all the difference."
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VIDEO: Dolphin pod at Willingdon Beach

VIDEO: Dolphin pod at Willingdon Beach

qathet region seeing an uptick in cetacean activity
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Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Researcher says climate change and its effects, including heat waves and changing snow patterns, are draining the "bank account" of fresh water that glaciers contain.
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B.C. mall owner lays out plan for Bay leases. Landlords are unconvinced

B.C. mall owner lays out plan for Bay leases. Landlords are unconvinced

"I really want her to succeed, but I just have too many questions," said one retail consultant.
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B.C. judge rejects class-action lawsuit over Fairy Creek old-growth protests

B.C. judge rejects class-action lawsuit over Fairy Creek old-growth protests

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled the proposed lawsuit inappropriately covered people who had been lawfully arrested and will 'inevitably collapse into individual trials.'
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Photos: Games part of Powell River Otago anniversary weekend

Photos: Games part of Powell River Otago anniversary weekend

Rugby club's current and former players took the field for a trio of exhibition matches
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Medical emergency causes delays on busy ferry route

Medical emergency causes delays on busy ferry route

The BC Ferries vessel had to return to Tsawwassen.
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA salutes graduating students

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA salutes graduating students

“As you celebrate this milestone in beautiful qathet, know your achievements have made your families, teachers and the whole community proud.” ~ Randene Neill
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Take Canada Day camping to the next level with gourmet s'mores

Take Canada Day camping to the next level with gourmet s'mores

The adult versions of these gooey treats include candied bacon, salted caramel and even bourbon.
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Rob Shaw: A dying child deserves more than a B.C. politician passing the buck

Rob Shaw: A dying child deserves more than a B.C. politician passing the buck

Health minister says her hands are tied over bureaucratic decision-making. But elected officials are put in office to make hard choices.
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