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'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.
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North Island – Powell River MP wants pensions protected

North Island – Powell River MP wants pensions protected

Rachel Blaney pushes government to protect workers’ retirement money
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Rob Shaw: Solving B.C.’s safe supply problem requires a dispassionate third party

Rob Shaw: Solving B.C.’s safe supply problem requires a dispassionate third party

Politicians, health experts at odds over what to do next
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In memoriam: Marianna Scott

In memoriam: Marianna Scott

October 21, 1932 – January 22, 2024
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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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Black Canadians report high levels of racism despite workplace improvements

Black Canadians report high levels of racism despite workplace improvements

TORONTO — Canadian companies are making uneven progress on efforts tomake workplaces more inclusive and equitable for Black workers, according to a survey from KPMG in Canada.
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NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after 'crappy' land comment from minister

NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after 'crappy' land comment from minister

VANCOUVER — Representatives from more than a dozen British Columbia mosques and Islamic associations have sent a letter to Premier David Eby calling for the minister of post-secondary education to be removed from her role.
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For astronomers, reconciliation is looking up

For astronomers, reconciliation is looking up

Astronomers from the Sunshine Coast have opened a dialogue with members of the shíshálh Nation to restore Indigenous knowledge of the skies.
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Award-winning comedy set to entertain audiences in qathet

Award-winning comedy set to entertain audiences in qathet

Professional actor happy to be back in town, performing with theatre guild
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Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

TORONTO — The southwestern Ontario city of London will be under a spotlight Monday as a high-profile, multi-year probe into allegations of sexual assault involving players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team makes its way to court.
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