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Opinion: Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better

Opinion: Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments about housing not being the primary responsibility of the federal government miss the mark.
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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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Botched contract to breed Pippa the Labradoodle leads to $2,000 in damages

Botched contract to breed Pippa the Labradoodle leads to $2,000 in damages

A BC Civil Resolution decision found the woman was owed half the price of a $4,000 Labradoodle puppy.
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Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

The decision came after Canada’s highest court refused to hear an appeal against the acquittal of a demonstrator who had been cleared of criminal contempt.
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Opinion: If online giants won’t follow the rules, maybe government should nationalize them

Opinion: If online giants won’t follow the rules, maybe government should nationalize them

If a company in a monopoly power position plays games with the public interest like this, potentially risking human lives to earn their undeserved billions, well the public has every right to do something about it. 
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53 people have died from the Maui wildfires, governor says, and historic Lahaina has burned down

53 people have died from the Maui wildfires, governor says, and historic Lahaina has burned down

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll rose to at least 53 and survivors tol
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qRD committee wants improvements to Savary Island dock shed

qRD committee wants improvements to Savary Island dock shed

Late night party groups have caused disturbances, according to a qathet Regional District staff report
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Powell River Salmon Society teaches kids about salmonid resource

Powell River Salmon Society teaches kids about salmonid resource

“It's amazing to see that support from the community and to know that we can carry on doing what we're doing here.” ~ Education coordinator Chantal Dunning
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 119 calls for service from August 1 to 8
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qathet Regional District planning committee reviews subdivision

qathet Regional District planning committee reviews subdivision

Recommendation made to support proposed two-lot application for property at 10867 and 10869 Highway 101
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