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Five Coasters considering seeking BC NDP nomination for Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Five Coasters considering seeking BC NDP nomination for Powell River-Sunshine Coast

School board chair, secondary school student, former journalist, teacher association president among those who have said they're seeking the nomination.
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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Accepts housing needs report; Authorizes co-living initiative submission; Restricts grant-in-aid funding; Supports Texada ALR exclusion; Recommends wood smoke reduction program continuation
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Renaming discussion for City of Powell River stirs controversy

Renaming discussion for City of Powell River stirs controversy

Councillors debate possible name change at committee of the whole meeting
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Late power play goal lifts Nanaimo over Powell River Kings

Late power play goal lifts Nanaimo over Powell River Kings

Clippers never trailed during home win in front of 1200-plus fans
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Tla’amin Nation reacts to city councillor’s use of language

Tla’amin Nation reacts to city councillor’s use of language

Jim Palm’s comment was wholly inappropriate, says hegus John Hackett
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North Island – Powell River MP wants pensions protected

North Island – Powell River MP wants pensions protected

Rachel Blaney pushes government to protect workers’ retirement money
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In memoriam: Marianna Scott

In memoriam: Marianna Scott

October 21, 1932 – January 22, 2024
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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For astronomers, reconciliation is looking up

For astronomers, reconciliation is looking up

Astronomers from the Sunshine Coast have opened a dialogue with members of the shíshálh Nation to restore Indigenous knowledge of the skies.
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Award-winning comedy set to entertain audiences in qathet

Award-winning comedy set to entertain audiences in qathet

Professional actor happy to be back in town, performing with theatre guild
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