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Three southern resident orcas declared dead

Three southern resident orcas declared dead

Three more southern resident killer whales have been declared dead by the Washington state-based Center for Whale Research.
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North Island-Powell River MP outlines constituents’ health concerns

North Island-Powell River MP outlines constituents’ health concerns

People are cutting prescriptions in half to stretch out medication, says Rachel Blaney
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Soaring temperatures prompt warning about heat stress on job sites

Soaring temperatures prompt warning about heat stress on job sites

WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress during hot weather. If not recognized and treated early, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Federal government announces $75M for affordable housing in B.C.

Federal government announces $75M for affordable housing in B.C.

The federal government will invest $75 million to fund 1,500 affordable housing units in B.C.
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Response team prepares for emergency training exercise at Powell River Airport

Response team prepares for emergency training exercise at Powell River Airport

Simulation to involve the crash of an airliner
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

The quake hit 171 kilometres west of Port Hardy Friday night
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ICBC: Cost of bad driving will be attached to driver at fault rather than car owner

ICBC: Cost of bad driving will be attached to driver at fault rather than car owner

VANCOUVER — The Insurance Corp. of B.C. is rolling out changes that attach the cost of bad driving firmly to the driver at fault.
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Powell River paper mill extends curtailment period

Powell River paper mill extends curtailment period

Extension a result of weakness in the market, says general manager
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qathet Regional District briefs: Less waste; Approves application; Grant-in-aid

qathet Regional District briefs: Less waste; Approves application; Grant-in-aid

Less waste Changes to the regional parks regulation bylaw to include the application for a special-use agreement zero-waste management plan were adopted at the qathet Regional District (qRD) board meeting on Thursday, July 25.
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qathet Regional District works to expand bus service to Saltery Bay

qathet Regional District works to expand bus service to Saltery Bay

Memorandum of understanding with BC Transit outlines service expansion
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