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For a Diwali treat with an American twist, a new cookbook serves up cardamom-spiced carrot blondies

For a Diwali treat with an American twist, a new cookbook serves up cardamom-spiced carrot blondies

Every year for Diwali , Hetal Vasavada’s parents used to pull her out of her New Jersey elementary school to visit friends and family living nearby. The colorful South Asian holiday is the Hindu Festival of Lights.
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast student vote favours Conservatives’ Moore

Powell River-Sunshine Coast student vote favours Conservatives’ Moore

While BC NDP’s Randene Neill handily won Powell River-Sunshine Coast during the provincial election Oct. 19, hauling in 49.4 per cent of the vote, the students of the riding preferred a different candidate.
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Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Bear found to be orphaned gets chance to survive winter thanks to a concerned citizen and community collaboration
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Poppy campaign kicks off at Powell River's Royal Canadian Legion

Poppy campaign kicks off at Powell River's Royal Canadian Legion

Donations collected support veterans and their families
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Powell River Regals open home schedule with pair of wins

Powell River Regals open home schedule with pair of wins

Pursuit of Coy Cup begins with matchup versus team from Wyoming
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Kicking the Clutter: Find time for things that matter

Kicking the Clutter: Find time for things that matter

"Life can pull us in so many directions that we might feel like hamsters on wheels, never able to get off to live in peace."
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What to consider when self-employed and getting a mortgage

What to consider when self-employed and getting a mortgage

Ask an Expert: Cait Holmes
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B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

Owners looking at staff reductions, major cuts as they grapple with high costs, says BIABC.
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After rain and wind, the sun is back for a couple days in qathet

After rain and wind, the sun is back for a couple days in qathet

Weatherhood indicates sun and cloud today but precipitation over the weekend
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Letter: What might we work toward this time?

Letter: What might we work toward this time?

"BC deserves to at least try out a proportional system and now, when it's clear that increasing polarization threatens good governance, is the time to make it happen."
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