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'Concerning behaviour': 100-pound cougar struts across B.C. family's deck

'Concerning behaviour': 100-pound cougar struts across B.C. family's deck

A cougar on Bowen Island has had multiple run-ins with people.
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B.C. man gets five years for forcible confinement in drug dispute

B.C. man gets five years for forcible confinement in drug dispute

Raymond Wade Cuthbert participated in Powell River shed assault
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Amended waterworks bylaw passed by City of Powell River Council

Amended waterworks bylaw passed by City of Powell River Council

Water rates will rise four per cent each year in 2025, 2026 and 2027
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Cartoon: Canada flag patch

Cartoon: Canada flag patch

Safe travels, eh?
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City of Powell River Council adopts financial plan resolutions

City of Powell River Council adopts financial plan resolutions

First three readings given to amendment bylaw that changes funding and expenditures
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Readings take place for Powell River's code of conduct

Readings take place for Powell River's code of conduct

“It’s a good document and it will be effective if people read it and follow it.” ~ City councillor George Doubt
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B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

70% of village's businesses risk closure without government intervention, warns mayor
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B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The province is working with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC to enable U.S.-trained doctors to become fully licensed in B.C. without the need for further assessment, examination or training.
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Camping at B.C.'s most popular park to reopen after heavy storm damage

Camping at B.C.'s most popular park to reopen after heavy storm damage

An atmospheric river in 2024 heavily damaged a popular B.C. park, forcing it to close. Thanks to repair work, it will soon reopen for camping.
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Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada.
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