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Coast guard wants expansion of Powell River station

Coast guard wants expansion of Powell River station

City council approves a development permit to add new workshop and storage sheds
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B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

UBC Okanagan said the site, which pulls data from Canadian government sites and NASA databases, was a "full emergency information hub."
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Powell River Minor Baseball rep teams swing into action

Powell River Minor Baseball rep teams swing into action

Tournament play, along with a doubleheader, keeps players busy
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B.C. woman sues over alleged tattoo removal burns

B.C. woman sues over alleged tattoo removal burns

Katrina Dionne Glubrecht alleges she suffered second- and third-degree burns, blistering, scarring and skin discolouration
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Powell River resident opposes annual report's land reference

Powell River resident opposes annual report's land reference

Pat Martin questions wording about lands on which the city is located
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Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself

Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself

TORONTO — A Lithuanian cybersecurity news outlet says it uncovered a leak of 16 billion passwords that may grant access to Apple, Google, Facebook accounts and more.
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Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG's plan to house workers on a cruise ship, known as the 'floatel,' near Squamish, B.C.
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Prolific B.C. child pornographer declared a dangerous offender

Prolific B.C. child pornographer declared a dangerous offender

Kristjon Otto Olson has been jailed for an indeterminate sentence after an international investigation.
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B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

The province is leading Canada in full-time job creation, but signs point to growing struggles for new and returning workers
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Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Justice Gordon Weatherill declared money ordered to be paid back to investors can't be wiped out in a discharged bankruptcy
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