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Bad haircut, small parking spot - 2019's worst B.C. 911 calls

Bad haircut, small parking spot - 2019's worst B.C. 911 calls

You would think knowing when to call 911 would be common sense. You would be wrong. That’s at least according to E-Comm’s annual top-10 list of nuisance calls to the 911 emergency number.
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City of Powell River Council hears two opinions regarding Lot A timber harvesting rights

City of Powell River Council hears two opinions regarding Lot A timber harvesting rights

Resident believes tree belongs to city; lawyers not so sure
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B.C. youth parliamentarians put fresh voices to work at legislature

B.C. youth parliamentarians put fresh voices to work at legislature

Nearly 100 youth from across the province are in Victoria to discuss single-use plastics and lead contamination in drinking water as part of the 91st annual British Columbia Youth Parliament.
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New Texada Island ferry clears Panama Canal

New Texada Island ferry clears Panama Canal

Vessel on board a transport ship en route to BC waters
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Poacher kills young male elk close to road south of Powell River

Poacher kills young male elk close to road south of Powell River

Conservation officer service looking for information on the poacher
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qathet Regional District directors approve remuneration review

qathet Regional District directors approve remuneration review

New system will streamline paperwork for directors and staff
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Greta Thunberg put climate change on the front page

Greta Thunberg put climate change on the front page

Teen activist spearheads global action on climate crisis
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qathet Regional District board passes region-wide illegal dumping strategy

qathet Regional District board passes region-wide illegal dumping strategy

Exercise may involve development of a bylaw
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How to manage mental health over the holidays

How to manage mental health over the holidays

Stick to routines as much as possible, prioritize your time so you can relax, here are some resources for getting the help you need
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qathet Regional District board sets out meeting schedule for coming year

qathet Regional District board sets out meeting schedule for coming year

Electoral Area B director Mark Gisborne advocates for more meetings to be held
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