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Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources minister says

Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources minister says

Canada's natural resources minister says the plan is on track and even exceeding its targets.
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qRD to request Texada Island policing, Lund waterworks meetings

qRD to request Texada Island policing, Lund waterworks meetings

qathet Regional District board wants to discuss keeping local RCMP detachment at upcoming UBCM; directors also covet engaging ministry of municipal affairs about improvement districts
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B.C. clear-cut logging makes 100-year flood 10 times more likely, study finds

B.C. clear-cut logging makes 100-year flood 10 times more likely, study finds

A new study found B.C. clear-cut logging was linked to up to an 84% spike in flood size. The bigger the flood, the more likely it will come back with more frequency, raising concerns over the ability of dikes to hold back floodwaters.
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'It's heavy' B.C. wildfire crews working through grief this season

'It's heavy' B.C. wildfire crews working through grief this season

The BC Wildfire Service has lost two members this fire season.
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Pacific Junior Hockey League to expand to the Sunshine Coast

Pacific Junior Hockey League to expand to the Sunshine Coast

The yet-to-be-named team will hit the ice in September 2024.
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Justin Trudeau, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau separating after 18 years of marriage

Justin Trudeau, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau separating after 18 years of marriage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau have announced they are separating after 18 years of marriage.
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Former Powell River Kings receive scholarship funds

Former Powell River Kings receive scholarship funds

Nic Porchetta and Dylan Hewlett among five recipients recognized by BC Hockey League
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Passengers travelling on BC Ferries' Langdale route 'least satisfied': Report

Passengers travelling on BC Ferries' Langdale route 'least satisfied': Report

The Customer Satisfaction section of BCF's annual report on operations to March 31, 2023 opens with a page entitled “Highlights”, which displays downward arrows and rating declines between 2021 and 2022 for all measures.
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B.C.'s health-care system no stranger to cyberattacks that threaten data

B.C.'s health-care system no stranger to cyberattacks that threaten data

An active police investigation is underway and it's unclear what may have been taken from Health Employers Association of B.C. databases.
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qathet Regional District approves Roberts Road subdivision plan

qathet Regional District approves Roberts Road subdivision plan

Board votes for proposal that has some lots smaller than recommended sizes
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