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Woman says husband's head injury caused by crumbling health-care system

Woman says husband's head injury caused by crumbling health-care system

Man suffers seizure, head gash after being prematurely released from hospital, according to his wife.
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Tax rates outlined for City of Powell River

Tax rates outlined for City of Powell River

Chief financial officer spells out facts from five-year financial plan process
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Why should I avoid using the term: cheat meal?

Why should I avoid using the term: cheat meal?

Ask an Expert: Karina Inkster
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B.C. wineries plan survival strategies following deep freeze

B.C. wineries plan survival strategies following deep freeze

Some urge controversial regulatory changes, such as to allow them to import foreign grapes.
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B.C. inmates with addiction issues at high risk of reincarceration: study

B.C. inmates with addiction issues at high risk of reincarceration: study

A new study led by a B.C. criminology professor says people jailed in the province who have addiction and mental health issues are at high risk of being reincarcerated within a few years of being released.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 134 calls for service from March 13 to 19
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Sunshine Coast residents lose tens of thousands of dollars in scams

Sunshine Coast residents lose tens of thousands of dollars in scams

One resident lost close to $500,000 in another scam
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B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
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City of Powell River sells new fire truck at net surplus

City of Powell River sells new fire truck at net surplus

“After having the bid open for five weeks, it was closed and awarded to the highest bidder, which was $1.15 million, which is $150,000 more than we had budgeted." ~ city CFO Mallory Denniston
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Sales on the rise: Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board

Sales on the rise: Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board

February 2024 figures outpaced transactions from February 2023
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