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Worst addiction society suffers is alcohol: qathet counsellor

Worst addiction society suffers is alcohol: qathet counsellor

“Alcohol is so intertwined in our social culture in North America, removing oneself from those activities can feel isolating.” ~ Paul McIsaac
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Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

The controversy around giving drug users prescribed alternative drugs like hydromorphone amped up when a B.C. Coroners Service death review panel recommended opening the program up to those without prescriptions.
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Les Leyne: An appointed premier readies for his first election

Les Leyne: An appointed premier readies for his first election

After a year as an appointed premier, B.C. Premier David Eby won a 93 per cent approval rating from NDP delegates on Saturday. Now he has 11 months — at most — to prepare for an election.
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Northern Sunshine Coast FAC chair perplexed about survey

Northern Sunshine Coast FAC chair perplexed about survey

BC Ferries mapping out long-term service improvements
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Hockey hall of famer assumes Powell River Kings GM position

Hockey hall of famer assumes Powell River Kings GM position

BC Hockey League club names six-time Stanley Cup champion Glenn Anderson as general manager
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Powell River Kings start road trip with loss in Coquitlam

Powell River Kings start road trip with loss in Coquitlam

BC Hockey League club looks to bounce back versus Chilliwack tonight
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Boat insurance to be investigated by City of Powell River staff

Boat insurance to be investigated by City of Powell River staff

Bylaw established January 1 as a deadline but some vessel owners will have trouble meeting it, says surveyor
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Two years of drag race dates at Sechelt Airport approved

Two years of drag race dates at Sechelt Airport approved

Sunshine Coast Drag Race Association sets dates for 2024 and 2025 seasons
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Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Despite public calls to defund the police in 2020, the budgets of Canadian police forces have continued to rise.
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B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

One Vancouver Central Homestay owner alleges the other, a paralegal, has admitted to a gambling addiction.
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