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Powell River Council approves apartment complex permit

Powell River Council approves apartment complex permit

Variance will allow greater height and less parking at proposed 40-unit building site
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shíshálh and SCRD sign 'historic' MOU on water

shíshálh and SCRD sign 'historic' MOU on water

'The shíshálh Nation is proud to be carrying on the tradition of our ancestors as protectors of water and stewards of the land': lhe hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe)
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Powell River Kings name Glenn Anderson as new coach

Powell River Kings name Glenn Anderson as new coach

Former NHLer and current general manager of the BC Hockey League club will take over behind the bench
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B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

A retired nurse diagnosed with anal cancer has filed a lawsuit against four doctors and a health authority after a delayed cancer diagnosis.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Plastic packaging bans an early gift

Let’s Talk Trash: Plastic packaging bans an early gift

Single-use plastic shopping bags and a host of other disposable plastic items will be banned across the country as of next week
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British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey
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In memoriam: Marlene Rempel

In memoriam: Marlene Rempel

March 14, 1952 - November 12, 2023
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are down in B.C., but other respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
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U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
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