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B.C. city supports push for compensation as fire halls respond to medical calls

B.C. city supports push for compensation as fire halls respond to medical calls

The resolution states that local fire halls, paid for by municipalities through property taxes, provide emergency medical services that help the provincially funded BC Ambulance Service.
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Genealogy information accessible at Powell River Public Library

Genealogy information accessible at Powell River Public Library

Databases have billions of names and records available to the public
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Timeline of a B.C. wildfire as it grew from spot fire to monster

Timeline of a B.C. wildfire as it grew from spot fire to monster

The McDougall Creek wildfire remains out of control.
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Ecologists say life will return to B.C. wildfire zone, but trees may never grow back

Ecologists say life will return to B.C. wildfire zone, but trees may never grow back

The charred hills surrounding Okanagan Lake in the B.C. Interior will likely look very different in a year's time and beyond as life returns to the wildfire-ravaged landscape, ecologists predict.
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School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

The Canadian Press asked 10 school boards in different parts of the country whether they would implement a formal policy for the 2023-24 school year that covers teacher and student use of AI, such as chatbots that can solve math problems or write essays. 
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qathet Open Water Swim Club had a short but successful first run

qathet Open Water Swim Club had a short but successful first run

Distance swimming takes endurance and ability, but group welcomes all levels
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Powell River Regional Transit System service changes next week

Powell River Regional Transit System service changes next week

New dedicated school route added due to increase in demand
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qathet Pride Society receives donation

qathet Pride Society receives donation

Peak shares percentage of advertising with community group
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City of Powell River launches budgeting online survey

City of Powell River launches budgeting online survey

Balancing Act is a tool allowing taxpayers to share their thoughts on budget process
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Strong weekend winds could fuel wildfires in parts of B.C.

Strong weekend winds could fuel wildfires in parts of B.C.

Over the long weekend, winds of up to 80km/h are expected in B.C.'s northwest; sun and hazy skies for the South Coast; and persistent drought conditions everywhere.
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