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Powell River Minor Hockey teams post positive results

Powell River Minor Hockey teams post positive results

U18, U15 and U13 squads post multiple wins over weekend of play
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Conservative party chooses North Island-Powell River candidate

Conservative party chooses North Island-Powell River candidate

Aaron Gunn officially nominated to run in next federal election
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Klahoose First Nation buys tenure from Interfor

Klahoose First Nation buys tenure from Interfor

Acquisition brings First Nations' fibre basket to nearly 300,000 cubic metres
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Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Uncertainty over permit delays, inflation and labour shortages among stakeholders’ top concerns.
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Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

OTTAWA — Health Canada authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant on Tuesday.
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RCMP Victim Services, qathet SAFE to hold shoe memorial

RCMP Victim Services, qathet SAFE to hold shoe memorial

Town Centre mall will be the site for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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Child care in B.C. more difficult to find, new data shows

Child care in B.C. more difficult to find, new data shows

Statistics Canada finds child care enrolment remains below pre-pandemic level, although it has risen since 2022 and 2021; meanwhile, costs, on average, have declined as more subsidies come into effect.
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Sechelt Hospital ER renos mean changes to drop-off and parking

Sechelt Hospital ER renos mean changes to drop-off and parking

Renovations to the Sechelt Hospital's emergency department to improve patient and staff safety and privacy, and meet the community's growing need, says VCH.
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Peek at the Patricia: Trolls film sets 'cheerful, earnest' tone

Peek at the Patricia: Trolls film sets 'cheerful, earnest' tone

"It is sweet without being sugary, colorful and very charming, with terrific voice talent and a lot of music."
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B.C. teacher suspended for traumatic 'sacred cow' assignment

B.C. teacher suspended for traumatic 'sacred cow' assignment

A B.C. high school teacher has been suspended and forced to take remedial classes after a controversial assignment forced some students to tears, while one later self-harmed at home.
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