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Resource-recovery centre in Powell River enters second phase

Resource-recovery centre in Powell River enters second phase

Tervita Corporation hired to complete landfill closure
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New Westminster hospital is Canada's busiest for this heart procedure

New Westminster hospital is Canada's busiest for this heart procedure

Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster remains Canada’s busiest cardiac catheterization lab with among some of the country’s best outcomes, according to the latest indicators from Canadian cardiac centres.
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B.C. overdose deaths mount as Ottawa resists calls to decriminalize possession

B.C. overdose deaths mount as Ottawa resists calls to decriminalize possession

B.C.’s death toll from toxic street drugs continues to skyrocket during the pandemic, with 175 people dead from overdoses in July. It is the third consecutive month with more than 170 overdose deaths, said B.C.
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'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'Moments are fleeting in our life so let's just get on with it, get on with the things that need to happen,' Bowen Island resident Cal Misener says after lightning blows him off his feet.
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Powell River RCMP seek public's help to find missing man

Powell River RCMP seek public's help to find missing man

Harry Capra has been missing since January 24
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 20 to 26, 2020.
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Black bear surprises customers, strolls into B.C. liquor store

Black bear surprises customers, strolls into B.C. liquor store

So this bear walked into a liquor store...
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B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

Feedback being accepted online or over the phone until Sept. 30, B.C's seniors advocate announces
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Lease endorsed for Powell River museum

Lease endorsed for Powell River museum

Agreement with city will have four-year term
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BC Ferries wants ideas to “create a more efficient and pleasurable experience” for Coast travellers

BC Ferries wants ideas to “create a more efficient and pleasurable experience” for Coast travellers

BC Ferries says it wants to engage with residents of the Sunshine Coast in an effort to “explore ways to deliver the best ferry travel possible.” In a release announcing the Aug.
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