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Meteor showers can be seen in qathet skies in December

Meteor showers can be seen in qathet skies in December

Geminids and Ursids can be seen in the Northern hemisphere
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qathet region hospital taxation forecast

qathet region hospital taxation forecast

Draft one of Powell River Regional Hospital District’s budget tabled
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'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

The letter used coarse language, describing the Sooke, B.C., house as 'the joke of the neighbourhood' for using so many Christmas decorations.
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B.C. judge eliminates father's child support to mother

B.C. judge eliminates father's child support to mother

The child has cerebral palsy but sought nothing from her parents other than costs for orthodontic work.
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City of Powell River procedure bylaw delayed

City of Powell River procedure bylaw delayed

Councillors refer bylaw amendments to a workshop in January
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers reported 95 calls for December 6 to 13, 2023.
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Rob Shaw: Departure of B.C.’s chief coroner offers NDP opportunity to neuter future critics

Rob Shaw: Departure of B.C.’s chief coroner offers NDP opportunity to neuter future critics

Lisa Lapointe is set to retire early next year, paving the way for the province to weaken the office
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Passenger ejected from vehicle in fatal Surrey crash

Passenger ejected from vehicle in fatal Surrey crash

The investigation is the early stages and officers are looking for video of the incident.
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City of Powell River policy changes recommended

City of Powell River policy changes recommended

Councillors will consider drafting new versions directing governance and community liaison
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Milestone seasons at BC Place for Lions, Whitecaps coming in 2024

Milestone seasons at BC Place for Lions, Whitecaps coming in 2024

The CFL team is pushing for as many 4 p.m. starts as possible next season
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