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B.C. moves up zero-emission vehicle target, with 100-per-cent sales goal by 2035

B.C. moves up zero-emission vehicle target, with 100-per-cent sales goal by 2035

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is taking steps to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles to meet its 100-per-cent sales target five years sooner than initially planned.
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Officer testifies about alleged B.C. sex assault on navy ship

Officer testifies about alleged B.C. sex assault on navy ship

The officer testified she said 'no' multiple times.
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'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

B.C. Premier David Eby received a letter from Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, who expressed concern about specific directions on monetary policy.
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City of Powell River Council approves busing agreement

City of Powell River Council approves busing agreement

Memorandum of understanding for service expansion signed with BC Transit
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Why fall's arrival hasn't shaken off the impact of B.C.'s 'exceptional' drought

Why fall's arrival hasn't shaken off the impact of B.C.'s 'exceptional' drought

Experts say the province has yet to escape the repercussions of hot, dry weather in spring, summer and fall.
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Powell River Villa extends unbeaten streak to four games

Powell River Villa extends unbeaten streak to four games

Vancouver Island Soccer League club edges Cowichan at Timberlane Park
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Les Leyne: No one willing to defend rules blocking foreign-trained workers

Les Leyne: No one willing to defend rules blocking foreign-trained workers

As a skills shortage worsens every year, thousands of qualified workers have been sidelined by bureaucratic inertia and bogus requirements that were imposed in a different age
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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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Many British Columbians are beginning to question B.C.’s carbon tax, poll finds

Many British Columbians are beginning to question B.C.’s carbon tax, poll finds

In 2023, 62 per cent of British Columbians say the province's carbon tax has negatively affected their household finances
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Province made wise move by restricting short-term rentals, says prof

Province made wise move by restricting short-term rentals, says prof

Mark Holland says the move was needed to stop the proliferation of short-term rental units amid an affordable-housing shortage
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