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Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

How has COVID-19 affected your pocketbook?
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BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 20 to 26

BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 20 to 26

Reporting period is second in a row with no coronavirus cases
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'Even young people die in the heat': The stages of heat stroke

'Even young people die in the heat': The stages of heat stroke

B.C. has recorded nearly 500 sudden deaths since the heat wave began.
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Who was Israel Wood Powell?

Who was Israel Wood Powell?

A curious tale of colonialism, coercion and corruption
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Perspective: Commemoration and Contestation

Perspective: Commemoration and Contestation

Multiculturalism is enthusiastically embraced by Canadians, which gives the impression of a cohesive, tolerant, welcoming nation. For whom? ~ Kirsten Van’t Schip
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the last week include a robbery, a gift card scam, and a break and enter
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B.C. administers five millionth COVID-19 vaccine dose

B.C. administers five millionth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Province records no deaths in two straight days for first time since October.
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Report outlines qathet region's waste audit

Report outlines qathet region's waste audit

qRD spring waste stream analysis is complete
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What are the 'golden rules' for B.C. residents and why do they matter? (INFOGRAPHIC)

What are the 'golden rules' for B.C. residents and why do they matter? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Here's everything you need to know about the 'golden rules' in B.C. this summer.
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Forest fire in qathet region under control

Forest fire in qathet region under control

Daniels River blaze was first detected on June 27
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