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Water systems ailing in qathet Regional District, says district chair

Water systems ailing in qathet Regional District, says district chair

Lund Water District funding application receives approval
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Powell River wildlife advocates receive government funding

Powell River wildlife advocates receive government funding

PROWLS and WOWS awarded grants for animal protection and rehabilitation work
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Trauma, stigma and how B.C. first responders are fighting for their mental health

Trauma, stigma and how B.C. first responders are fighting for their mental health

Hundreds of firefighters, paramedics, police and corrections officers attended a first-of-its-kind conference in Richmond and B.C.
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Simons welcomes NDP win in Nanaimo

Simons welcomes NDP win in Nanaimo

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons says Wednesday night’s byelection win in Nanaimo is a sign that “people like what the government is doing.
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Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Two senior officers of the B.C. legislature, on suspension pending a criminal investigation, have another week to respond to allegations of “flagrant overspending” outlined by Speaker Darryl Plecas last week.
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Plant-based proposal promotes meat-free Mondays in Powell River

Plant-based proposal promotes meat-free Mondays in Powell River

Global initiative aims to lessen carbon footprint of participating communities
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Powell River Fire Rescue responds to house fire

Powell River Fire Rescue responds to house fire

Dog dies in Cranberry neighbourhood incident
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We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

A whopping 502 British Columbians received a transplant in 2018, setting a new record for the total number of transplants in a calendar year. With 122 deceased donors in 2018, B.C.
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Queen of Surrey out for annual refit

Queen of Surrey out for annual refit

The Queen of Surrey is off the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route for its annual refit. The work began Sunday with divers doing an underwater survey of the ferry’s hull.
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Sheila Malcolmson wins as B.C. NDP holds on to Nanaimo

Sheila Malcolmson wins as B.C. NDP holds on to Nanaimo

NANAIMO — The NDP recaptured its seat in Nanaimo on Wednesday, retaining a minority government propped up by the B.C. Green Party.
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