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Texada Islanders advocate for Northeast Bay park status

Texada Islanders advocate for Northeast Bay park status

Regional board will consider motion to request transfer of land from province
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Reactions to Trans Mountain announcement

Reactions to Trans Mountain announcement

Political, business and Indigenous leaders across the country react to the prime minister's decision to proceed with the pipeline expansion
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light, again

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light, again

Approval of expansion comes with eight new accommodation measures to address First Nations concerns
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qathet Regional District will consider cannabis business policy

qathet Regional District will consider cannabis business policy

Views of the public to be taken into account when making recommendations to the province
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Playground equipment for Powell River park awaits archaeological approval

Playground equipment for Powell River park awaits archaeological approval

Process for Willingdon Beach location requires consultations with first nations
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City of Powell River to receive fast-charging electric vehicle station

City of Powell River to receive fast-charging electric vehicle station

Cost of installation and electricity will be borne by BC Hydro
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‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

An illustrated look at a day in the life of a child-protection worker
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qathet Regional District undertakes flood mapping project

qathet Regional District undertakes flood mapping project

Rising water levels are forecast and study will be of value for safety and planning
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City of Powell River seeks exclusion of former mill properties from restrictive designation

City of Powell River seeks exclusion of former mill properties from restrictive designation

Council will contemplate requesting the province to amend section 21 of incorporation act
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Ex-B.C. politicians won’t be ‘honourable,’ after all; former clerk made error

Ex-B.C. politicians won’t be ‘honourable,’ after all; former clerk made error

There’s no honour among former B.C. politicians. Or at least, not in their titles.
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