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RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

Officials consider creation of regional hubs to meet detachment staffing challenges in province
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UBCM opening act: how municipalities can improve relations with First Nations groups

UBCM opening act: how municipalities can improve relations with First Nations groups

Whistler shares what it learned when its community plan was challenged in court
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B.C. still the ‘laggard’ in online voting ahead of elections

B.C. still the ‘laggard’ in online voting ahead of elections

Instead of hitting the polls for next month’s municipal elections, Ontarians living in hundreds of communities will be clicking their mouse buttons as they cast their votes online.
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Study sounds alarm about state of Canada’s children

Study sounds alarm about state of Canada’s children

As kids head back to school, a new report released Tuesday sounds the alarm about the state of Canada’s children.
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Province lifts state of emergency

Province lifts state of emergency

Modified fire control measures remain in force on East Redonda Island wildfire
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Where to get more information on B.C.'s wildfires

General information B.C. Wildfire Service website B.C. Wildfire Service on Twitter B.C. Wildfire Service on Facebook The B.C.
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City of Powell River requests payment from Seaboard Hotels

City of Powell River requests payment from Seaboard Hotels

Council and staff await response from former Inn at Westview owners
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Transportation petition going to legislature, study coming to Coast

Transportation petition going to legislature, study coming to Coast

Newly formed highway improvement group SC101 is making headway with its petition urging the B.C. government to address “the many issues of Highway 101.” Since launching in July, the group has collected approximately 4,000 signatures.
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Powell River Brain Injury Society one of six local organizations receiving government funds

Powell River Brain Injury Society one of six local organizations receiving government funds

BC Arts Council announces grant recipients
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Cell phone addiction leading drivers to distraction

Cell phone addiction leading drivers to distraction

ICBC, police launch another anti-distracted driving campaign but putting the phone down is harder than you think
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