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Former qathet resident readies memoir for print

Former qathet resident readies memoir for print

Writer recounts his experiences, largely centred as a young man in this community
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British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

BC Hydro data shows AC use increased by about 50 per cent over the past decade.
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'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

There's an infrastructure gap that's slowing down the adoption of electric vehicles across B.C. Here's what three small towns — urban and rural — are doing to close it.
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Pandemic car-buying spree threatens B.C. climate targets

Pandemic car-buying spree threatens B.C. climate targets

As some cities find a way to avoid a surge in car ownership, they offer lessons for others — and hope that B.C.'s transportation sector can still fight rising greenhouse gas emissions.
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City of Powell River initiates public engagement for 'heart of the city' plan

City of Powell River initiates public engagement for 'heart of the city' plan

"The Downtown Plan project is an opportunity to look at public and private land along Marine and Willingdon avenues, and with community input, create a vision for the future of our downtown," ~ Manager of planning services Daniella Fergusson
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Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds

Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds

A study conducted by Angus Reid found 35 per cent of Canadians find reviewing their pay stub is intimidating.
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Take a Peak: 30 seconds of zen

Take a Peak: 30 seconds of zen

Take a breather, reset, and get back to your Tuesday
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Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Sufficient snow in the mountains, mixed precipitation in the rest of the province and widespread brisk temperatures are all in the forecast.
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Powell River Division of Family Practice changes name

Powell River Division of Family Practice changes name

Renaming to qathet Division of Family Practice a part of reconciliation with Tla’amin Nation 
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In memoriam: Jessica Elizabeth Medford (née Stephenson)

In memoriam: Jessica Elizabeth Medford (née Stephenson)

August 31, 1970 - June 13, 2022
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