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Live art auction to take place on Savary Island

Live art auction to take place on Savary Island

Works from prestigious painters, jewellery makers and photographers will be sold to raise funds
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qathet region evacuation planning funds received

qathet region evacuation planning funds received

Regional district and Tla’amin Nation get grants to notify and support people during an emergency
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Editorial: Focus on fire prevention

Editorial: Focus on fire prevention

Each resident, camper and visitor has a role to play in protecting our forests, homes and community
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Cartoon: Returning home

Cartoon: Returning home

Is there space for you on your parents' property?
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Comment: Death of Texada Island grizzly teaches lesson in wildlife management

Comment: Death of Texada Island grizzly teaches lesson in wildlife management

The incident appears to underscore a significant ­disconnect between those living with grizzly bears and external organizations or authorities.
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Father and daughter prepare for bathtub race on the Salish Sea

Father and daughter prepare for bathtub race on the Salish Sea

Mitchell family will enter world championship competition in Nanaimo for 38th time
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shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination

shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination

Nation had been working with partners to move the bear to Homalco territory
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Bubble machine, toys, supplies taken from Powell River day care

Bubble machine, toys, supplies taken from Powell River day care

Staff disappointed with vandalism, but support from the community has been overwhelming
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Healthy Living: Digital clutter and mental health

Healthy Living: Digital clutter and mental health

How is it possible to simplify thoughts and, in turn, life, when so much information constantly pushes us in different directions?
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High humidity in the forecast for qathet

High humidity in the forecast for qathet

Air quality is good and UV low
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