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Powell River RCMP arrest man uttering threats with pepper spray

Powell River RCMP arrest man uttering threats with pepper spray

Male released on conditions by a judge after court appearance
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Love of nature a catalyst to clean up in qathet region

Love of nature a catalyst to clean up in qathet region

Plastic, food wrappers and cigarette butts found regularly at beaches around town
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Hiker rescued at Skookumchuck Narrows after lower leg injury

Hiker rescued at Skookumchuck Narrows after lower leg injury

Response highlights teamwork of local emergency responders and the importance of being prepared for hiking in remote areas says SCRD communications manager
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Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

B.C. Ferries carried a record-breaking nine million passengers over 102,000 trips last summer. With more Canadians travelling locally this year, it’s a trend they expect to continue.
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Groups seek financial assistance from qathet Regional District

Groups seek financial assistance from qathet Regional District

qRD finance committee hears from a dozen local organizations requesting grants-in-aid
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Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Crashes with animals are most common at dawn and dusk , with high-risk zones including routes that link rural and suburban areas.
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qathet cookie campaign a record fundraiser for Four Tides

qathet cookie campaign a record fundraiser for Four Tides

Community support for hospice reflected in amount raised this year
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Herbal Medicine: Holistic perspectives on SIBO

Herbal Medicine: Holistic perspectives on SIBO

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a common but under-recognized cause of chronic gastrointestinal distress
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'All of our players are on the ice': BC Ferries braces for record summer

'All of our players are on the ice': BC Ferries braces for record summer

BC Ferries also highlights a new Current Conditions Beta Experience website page, which includes more granular reservation details.
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Andy Prest: How many of these common text abbreviations do you know?

Andy Prest: How many of these common text abbreviations do you know?

LOL and OMG, internet shorthand is a part of our evolving language. Here is a list of some text abbreviations that people frequently search up on Google
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