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Recommendations on seniors’ care not implemented 7 years after report: ombudsperson

Recommendations on seniors’ care not implemented 7 years after report: ombudsperson

B.C. ombudsperson Jay Chalke is calling on the B.C. government and health authorities to act on recommendations for improving seniors care made seven years ago, saying he’s “dismayed and discouraged” by the lack of action.
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Green Moustache finalizing deal to put healthy vending machines into B.C. hospitals

Green Moustache finalizing deal to put healthy vending machines into B.C. hospitals

Pilot project will see first all-vegan vending machine installed at Lions Gate Hospital
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Washington legislature clerk questions ‘work-related’ trip by Lenz and James

Washington legislature clerk questions ‘work-related’ trip by Lenz and James

The clerk of the Washington state legislature said he thought it “a bit odd” that two senior B.C.
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA gives provincial budget thumbs up

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA gives provincial budget thumbs up

Government eliminates student loan interest, commits funds to social programs
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Speaker’s office seeks fast review of legislature officials’ actions

Speaker’s office seeks fast review of legislature officials’ actions

The retired jurist tasked with reviewing whether clerk Craig James and sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz have engaged in misconduct should report back within weeks, not months, so that MLAs can decide whether the two senior legislative officers should conti
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Province awards grant for Powell River senior’s guide

Province awards grant for Powell River senior’s guide

Ministry of Health funds creation of age-friendly resource book
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BC Ferries restores Powell River routes

BC Ferries restores Powell River routes

Service cuts made in 2017 will be added to schedule
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National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is back on for potential cabinet approval following reconsideration by the National Energy Board. Local First Nations, however, say their opposition remains steadfast.
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City of Powell River addresses opposition to Sino Bright land sale

City of Powell River addresses opposition to Sino Bright land sale

Resident calls for public opportunity to bid on property
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Renewed efforts underway for indigenous longhouse on Texada Island

Renewed efforts underway for indigenous longhouse on Texada Island

Archeological study concludes Coast Salish people were on island for thousands of years.
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