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Newsmakers 2023: B.C., feds unleash cascade of initiatives as housing crisis persists

Newsmakers 2023: B.C., feds unleash cascade of initiatives as housing crisis persists

Industry experts say new policies have taken a systems-wide approach
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In memoriam: Patricia Johnston

In memoriam: Patricia Johnston

Pat passed away on November 3 at the fine age of 91
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The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

British Columbia suffered its worst wildfire season on record, with about 400 homes destroyed and more than 2.8 million hectares burned.
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Holiday season stories from qathet School District: Grade two

Holiday season stories from qathet School District: Grade two

Weird Toy Christmas; The Christmas Mystery; Tiffany Loves Parties; The Alien Christmas
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qathet author shares company town memories in new book

qathet author shares company town memories in new book

Resident known for handwritten letters and encouraging others to pick up a pen
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City of Powell River Council supports ceasefire in Gaza

City of Powell River Council supports ceasefire in Gaza

Group makes presentation to committee of the whole regarding Middle East conflict
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Injured B.C. hockey player alleges assault, negligence in lawsuit

Injured B.C. hockey player alleges assault, negligence in lawsuit

Kitimat Ice Demons player alleged fractured orbital bones, cheek bones and a fractured jaw.
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Report examines emissions from City of Powell River buildings

Report examines emissions from City of Powell River buildings

City councillors request staff report on cost-benefit analysis for reducing greenhouse gases
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BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

The BC Conservatives should be seen as the clear winners among the opposition parties this year
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B.C. finally attracts more foreign visitors than it did pre-pandemic

B.C. finally attracts more foreign visitors than it did pre-pandemic

Foreign visitor count to Canada through B.C. was up 26.2 per cent in October.
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