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Baldrey: B.C. health care’s troubles become top-priority political issue

Baldrey: B.C. health care’s troubles become top-priority political issue

Spike in sick days booked by health care workers highlights system’s fraying edges as BC Liberals, Greens ramp up pressure on government.
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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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Letter: Buses need to be part of our highway system

Letter: Buses need to be part of our highway system

'The private sector has given up on providing bus service all across Canada. It is time for the public and nonprofit sectors to take up the challenge. It would take the pressure off the ferry system as well as the highway. Buses should be part of the highway system.'
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UPDATED: BC Ferries alerts customers to possible cancellations between Comox and Powell River

UPDATED: BC Ferries alerts customers to possible cancellations between Comox and Powell River

Two return trips in jeopardy of not sailing on August 8 due to crew availability
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Kicking the Clutter: Items you need to replace in your home

Kicking the Clutter: Items you need to replace in your home

The easiest way to keep your home functional and your family safe is to replace the broken, rusty and dirty things. ~ Ranka Burzan
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in memoriam: Marjorie Elfrieda Posein

in memoriam: Marjorie Elfrieda Posein

“We have woven her memory into the fabric of our everyday lives.”
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In memoriam: Arthur Joseph Tanti

In memoriam: Arthur Joseph Tanti

November 20, 1943 - July 21, 2022
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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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Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits

Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits

People suspecting they have counterfeit kits should not use them and can report them to Health Canada.
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There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada

There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada

Canadian Blood Services says it has 57,000 open appointments that need to be filled by the end of this month across the country.
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