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B.C. company handed $12K penalty after worker killed by falling printer

B.C. company handed $12K penalty after worker killed by falling printer

The worker death occurred in Fort St. John, B.C., as the company was moving an office printer down a staircase.
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qRD directors raise concern about province's emergency act

qRD directors raise concern about province's emergency act

Board will consider asking for a working group for regional districts regarding legislation
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B.C. company fined $2,500 after mobile home crushes worker to death

B.C. company fined $2,500 after mobile home crushes worker to death

The "high-risk" violations occurred as the company was moving a mobile home in Qualicum Beach, B.C.
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B.C. meth, fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years

B.C. meth, fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years

Methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl were trafficked in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
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Updated: Wharf Avenue police response ends

Updated: Wharf Avenue police response ends

Two integrated response teams were sent to the Coast to address the incident at 5682 Wharf Avenue.
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Powell River Community Forest funds going toward beautification

Powell River Community Forest funds going toward beautification

Group holding art competition to design two boxes in Townsite neighbourhood
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Wallets beware: What will cost more in B.C. in 2024?

Wallets beware: What will cost more in B.C. in 2024?

British Columbians should expect sustained cost-of-living pressures into 2024 based on a scan of what many life necessities will cost this year as compared to last year.
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Lack of social planner discussed by qathet Regional District

Lack of social planner discussed by qathet Regional District

Committee of the whole recommends letter to City of Powell River regarding vacant position
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Dakota Ridge remains closed due to unseasonably warm weather

Dakota Ridge remains closed due to unseasonably warm weather

Forecast predicts change in weather for Sunshine Coast; Dakota Ridge closure continues
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Directors informed of FireSmart assessments for qRD properties

Directors informed of FireSmart assessments for qRD properties

qathet Regional District committee of the whole chair introduces matter as a notice of motion
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