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Healthy Living: Finding hope in unlikely places

Healthy Living: Finding hope in unlikely places

We are witnessing, on the multiple screens of life, a hostility toward the planet and to each other, which is without precedent. ~ Robert Skender
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High winds, sun and cloud today in qathet region

High winds, sun and cloud today in qathet region

Long weekend may see rain in the forecast
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Powell River Salmon Society starts coho clipping campaign

Powell River Salmon Society starts coho clipping campaign

Goal is to clip 300,000 adipose fins this month
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Rob Shaw: Rustad wants a pay bump for MLAs. Does he have a point?

Rob Shaw: Rustad wants a pay bump for MLAs. Does he have a point?

Politicians face a third pay freeze, even as staffers see major increases. Are we asking public servants to do too much for too little?
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In memoriam: Ryan John Williams

In memoriam: Ryan John Williams

January 15, 1981 - March 28, 2025
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BC Ferries says no extra sailings on Route 3 this Easter long weekend

BC Ferries says no extra sailings on Route 3 this Easter long weekend

As well, there will be 'very limited standby availability during peak travel days' between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay terminals.
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Photos: Powell River Otago wins rugby tournament at home

Photos: Powell River Otago wins rugby tournament at home

10-a-side event at Cranberry Field included travelling clubs from Cowichan and Victoria
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Liberal counts on Carney support in North Island-Powell River

Liberal counts on Carney support in North Island-Powell River

Candidate hopes to receive boost from party leader's draw 'from across the spectrum of voters'
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qathet Film Society to host free showings on national film day

qathet Film Society to host free showings on national film day

Strange Brew, Reel Injun and Paying it Forward highlight uniquely Canadian movies to be screened
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B.C. unions claim foreign workers threaten maritime wages, workforce safety

B.C. unions claim foreign workers threaten maritime wages, workforce safety

Five groups pen letter to Ottawa raising concerns about workers on Canadian-regulated vessels
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