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Forestry workers rally at legislature: Up to 3,000 expected, plus 50-truck convoy

Forestry workers rally at legislature: Up to 3,000 expected, plus 50-truck convoy

Thousands of B.C. forestry workers and their supporters are planning to gather for a rally on the B.C. legislature lawn Tuesday afternoon, coinciding with the release of the province’s 2020 budget.
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United Steelworkers settle with Western Forest Products

United Steelworkers settle with Western Forest Products

Workers ratify five-year agreement to end months-long strike
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA discusses Wet’suwet’en protests, government throne speech

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA discusses Wet’suwet’en protests, government throne speech

Q&A: Nicholas Simons
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B.C. teachers head back to mediation in last week of February

B.C. teachers head back to mediation in last week of February

The province’s teachers — who have been without a contract since the end of June — are set to return to mediation with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association. Dates have been set for the last week of February, and B.C.
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Powell River Board of Education briefs: February 2020

Powell River Board of Education briefs: February 2020

Midyear update; District student council; Student conduct policy updated
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B.C. home to seven of the top 20 most romantic cities in Canada

B.C. home to seven of the top 20 most romantic cities in Canada

B.C. had the lion's share of appearances on the love list.
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Coronavirus update: 5th case revealed in B.C.

Coronavirus update: 5th case revealed in B.C.

A fifth case of coronavirus in B.C. has been revealed. The woman is in her 30s and flew into YVR from Shanghai recently, before driving to her home in the B.C. Interior region. B.C.'s top medical health official, Dr.
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Coronavirus update: 5th case revealed in B.C.

Coronavirus update: 5th case revealed in B.C.

Woman in her 30s flew in from Shanghai to Vancouver, before driving to the B.C. Interior
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Premier releases statement on Family Day

Premier releases statement on Family Day

BC premier John Horgan released a statement on Friday, February 14, recognizing the upcoming Family Day holiday on Monday, February 17.
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North harbour boat launch in Powell River can again be used

North harbour boat launch in Powell River can again be used

Boaters must reinstate silt curtain when entering or exiting project site
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