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Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

When Reese Lange was in kindergarten, she dreamed of joining the police. But it was in high school that she decided on her true calling.
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UPDATED: Sailings resume between Texada and Powell River

UPDATED: Sailings resume between Texada and Powell River

BC Ferries had announced potential morning and afternoon sailing cancellations for July 20
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Satellites track loss of old-growth forests B.C. government said it would protect

Satellites track loss of old-growth forests B.C. government said it would protect

A new watchdog satellite tracking map found 2,600 hectares of that forest — almost all big ancient trees — were slated for deferral by the province in 2020, but were logged anyways. The number is expected to grow significantly as more data is vetted.
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B.C. welcomes high rollers: A peek into the world of superyacht tourism

B.C. welcomes high rollers: A peek into the world of superyacht tourism

Love or hate them? Multimillion-dollar superyachts are making waves in B.C.
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inclusion Powell River social enterprise changes lives

inclusion Powell River social enterprise changes lives

Proceeds from Kindred Rebuild store provides jobs
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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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B.C. company loses $4,500 defective unicycle case

B.C. company loses $4,500 defective unicycle case

A software update rendered the unicycle inoperable.
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Sailings to Tsawwassen reduced as Coastal Celebration sidelined for repairs

Sailings to Tsawwassen reduced as Coastal Celebration sidelined for repairs

Four daily round-trips between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen will be cancelled until the ferry returns to service, likely at the end of next week
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Men the majority of drowning victims: B.C. coroner

Men the majority of drowning victims: B.C. coroner

Data from the B.C. Coroners Service also revealed alcohol or drugs — or a combination — played a contributing factor in 22 of the drownings
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B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

Elaine Joy Fraser will have to complete the 'Creating a Positive Learning Environment' course through the Justice Institute of BC by March 31, 2024.
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