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On Mental Health: Earth Day reflections – climate change and our mental health

On Mental Health: Earth Day reflections – climate change and our mental health

'It was Earth Day this week, and at the top of my mind was how conversations around climate change seem to have taken a back seat amid today’s political upheaval.'
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Clear, sunny skies in forecast for next few days in qathet

Clear, sunny skies in forecast for next few days in qathet

Time to watch out for shorebirds, patrolling ducks and geese
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Powell River Council chooses not to endorse immigration program

Powell River Council chooses not to endorse immigration program

Mayor Ron Woznow pitches idea of bringing business immigrants here but councillors vote against it
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Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals
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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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Photos: Sounds of jazz festival still echo through qathet region

Photos: Sounds of jazz festival still echo through qathet region

Variety of Canadian, international and local performers occupied Townsite stages earlier this month
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North-Island Powell River forum question covers coast guard, DFO

North-Island Powell River forum question covers coast guard, DFO

Audience member asks federal election candidates what they would do about 'under-resourced, undermanned' service
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City of Powell River approves variance permit for subdivision

City of Powell River approves variance permit for subdivision

Council allows reduced setbacks for property on Courtenay Street in Westview
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More of Lasqueti Island's unique ecosystem conserved

More of Lasqueti Island's unique ecosystem conserved

Mystic Ridge in Area E of qathet Regional District will be combined with other new and recent protections
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Planned protests led to cancellation of all-candidates forum in Campbell River

Planned protests led to cancellation of all-candidates forum in Campbell River

The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce said protests and counter-protests planned near the Tidemark Theatre raised safety concerns
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