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Powell River police investigating stabbing incident

Powell River police investigating stabbing incident

Man and woman arrested; victim expected to recover
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA pleased with latest appointment

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA pleased with latest appointment

Nicholas Simons comments on being named chair of special committee on policing
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Make sure the mask is fitted, says SFU researcher

Make sure the mask is fitted, says SFU researcher

If you’re going to wear a mask, it’s best to get it fitted properly to realize its maximum safety benefits, according to a Simon Fraser University study.
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DFO seizes two vessels after alleged illegal fishing on Sunshine Coast

DFO seizes two vessels after alleged illegal fishing on Sunshine Coast

Fisheries officers made a couple of significant seizures in waters off the Sunshine Coast after alleged violations of fishing regulations earlier this month – one involving a commercial fishing operation and another involving recreational anglers.
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Province makes funds available for electric vehicle development

Province makes funds available for electric vehicle development

Program is part of CleanBC, says premier John Horgan
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Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education minister says

Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education minister says

Parents of children entering kindergarten to Grade 7 should plan for a five-day-a-week return to school in September, says B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming.
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Simons to chair Police Act review committee

Simons to chair Police Act review committee

All-party committee will engage with communities and experts
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Locals plead to keep Canada-U.S. border closed during COVID-19 pandemic (MAP)

Locals plead to keep Canada-U.S. border closed during COVID-19 pandemic (MAP)

"A picture can tell a thousand words."
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Agreement reached on Indigenous monitoring of Trans Mountain

Agreement reached on Indigenous monitoring of Trans Mountain

The Canada Energy Regulator, Trans Mountain and the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and Existing Pipeline have reached a joint agreement on Indigenous monitoring.
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BC Ferries reopens food service on Powell River routes

BC Ferries reopens food service on Powell River routes

All hot food will be served in packaging for customers to take to their vehicles, outer deck or limited cafeteria seating
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