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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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Details on subsea fibre optic cable project's Sunshine Coast section emerge

Details on subsea fibre optic cable project's Sunshine Coast section emerge

Two application files sought comments on adjustments to the proposed route for the upper and lower Sunshine Coast
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Do your parents own a home? StatCan says that might mean you’re more likely to own, too

Do your parents own a home? StatCan says that might mean you’re more likely to own, too

New study reveals British Columbians born in the 1990s to property-owning parents more likely to own compared with counterparts
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Victoria club earns shutout over Powell River Villa

Victoria club earns shutout over Powell River Villa

Bays United scores twice in second half despite late push from home team
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