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What America can learn from Canada's new '$10 a day' child care system

What America can learn from Canada's new '$10 a day' child care system

The Hechinger Report looks at how Canada's launch of a national child care system may set an example for the U.S. on how to improve child care across an entire country.
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Opinion: Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it's ever been. Here's how we can solve it

Opinion: Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it's ever been. Here's how we can solve it

The persistence of food insecurity in Canada is a policy choice. By not doing more to improve the adequacy and stability of household income, governments are choosing to let food insecurity fester.
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Downtown plan update presented to City of Powell River Council

Downtown plan update presented to City of Powell River Council

Consultants provide councillors with information about future prospects for properties
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Powell River Garden Club president shares winter gardening tips

Powell River Garden Club president shares winter gardening tips

Plant garlic and flower bulbs now, plus any vegetable that would survive in Siberia, says Lesley Moseley
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B.C. coal mines linked to record-breaking toxin spike in U.S. waters, study says

B.C. coal mines linked to record-breaking toxin spike in U.S. waters, study says

Lead scientist in U.S. Geological Survey study says there is now 'strong evidence' B.C. coal mines are linked to largest selenium increase ever recorded.
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B.C. MP Jenny Kwan tables petition for foreign agent registry

B.C. MP Jenny Kwan tables petition for foreign agent registry

Chinese-Canadian pro-democracy groups put voice behind speedy implementation of a new Foreign Influence Transparency Registry.
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Letter: What takes so long to get boat insurance?

Letter: What takes so long to get boat insurance?

"...it would seem that it has been left on the back burner by some boat owners for too long."
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B.C. unfairly clawed back COVID-19 benefit to thousands during pandemic, says report

B.C. unfairly clawed back COVID-19 benefit to thousands during pandemic, says report

The B.C. government announced the one-time, tax-free benefit in March 2020, paying out $653 million.
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qathet Regional District to test Community Notification System

qathet Regional District to test Community Notification System

“The upcoming test on November 22 is an important step in ensuring the system functions effectively when needed most.” ~ Ryan Thoms, qRD manager of emergency services
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B.C. court dismisses UBC eagle renoviction case

B.C. court dismisses UBC eagle renoviction case

A B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge against the province and UBC for blocking access to an eagle's nest in the way of a residential development.
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