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Texada Islanders express opposition to shellfish farm in Northeast Bay

Texada Islanders express opposition to shellfish farm in Northeast Bay

Proponent says there will be no obstruction to beach access
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BC Ferries: Surrey expected to enter dry dock this week

BC Ferries: Surrey expected to enter dry dock this week

BC Ferries says it should have more information next week about when the Queen of Surrey can return to service, but determining the cause of the March 26 accident that stranded passengers onboard for 10 hours will take longer.
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Chinook closures in B.C. waters anger anglers

Chinook closures in B.C. waters anger anglers

Sport fishing sector fears it will be hit hard with severe fishing restrictions
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B.C. taken to court over auto insurance changes

B.C. taken to court over auto insurance changes

The Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. is taking the provincial government to court over sweeping changes to auto insurance that took effect Monday. The association launched a constitutional challenge, arguing that Insurance Corporation of B.C.
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Ferries commissioner proposes five-year fare-increase cap of 2.3%

Ferries commissioner proposes five-year fare-increase cap of 2.3%

A preliminary decision by the Office of the B.C. Ferries Commissioner would cap annual ferry fare hikes at 2.3 per cent for five years starting in 2020. The ferries commissioner’s office said a maximum yearly fare increase of 2.
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Powell River mayor and council will contemplate pay increases

Powell River mayor and council will contemplate pay increases

New bylaw to consider tax adjustments and narrowing of ratio between mayor and councillors
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qathet Regional District finalizes budgets for 2019

qathet Regional District finalizes budgets for 2019

Chair says financial plan has wide range of community benefits
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April is backyard burning month in Powell River

April is backyard burning month in Powell River

Residents must obtain permit from city hall
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City of Powell River finance committee receives first draft of financial plan

City of Powell River finance committee receives first draft of financial plan

Average home tax rate could go up nearly five per cent
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Check out nine of the most hilarious Canadian April Fools’ Day pranks

Check out nine of the most hilarious Canadian April Fools’ Day pranks

It is April Fools’ Day, and friends, families and even corporations are getting into the spirit by posting some hilarious pranks online. Have a look at some of the funniest ones below.
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