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Legal agreements for new resource-recovery centre in Powell River to receive consideration

Legal agreements for new resource-recovery centre in Powell River to receive consideration

Lease proposal sets out 99-year term for old incinerator site land
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With wildfire season looming, June's dry weather has B.C. communities on edge

With wildfire season looming, June's dry weather has B.C. communities on edge

Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell said his community is on edge, anticipating what could be another record-breaking fire season. Across B.C.
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B.C. sees 'dramatic increase' in vaccinations through catch-up program: minister

B.C. sees 'dramatic increase' in vaccinations through catch-up program: minister

Health Minister Adrian Dix says British Columbia has seen a "dramatic increase" in the number of children vaccinated against measles since the introduction of a provincial program targeting the infectious disease.
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B.C. teachers expect contract to expire without new deal

B.C. teachers expect contract to expire without new deal

B.C. teachers don’t expect a new deal with the province by the time their contract expires at the end of June, says Jason Gammon. “What we’ve been hearing from [the B.C.
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Texada Islanders advocate for Northeast Bay park status

Texada Islanders advocate for Northeast Bay park status

Regional board will consider motion to request transfer of land from province
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Reactions to Trans Mountain announcement

Reactions to Trans Mountain announcement

Political, business and Indigenous leaders across the country react to the prime minister's decision to proceed with the pipeline expansion
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light, again

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light, again

Approval of expansion comes with eight new accommodation measures to address First Nations concerns
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qathet Regional District will consider cannabis business policy

qathet Regional District will consider cannabis business policy

Views of the public to be taken into account when making recommendations to the province
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Playground equipment for Powell River park awaits archaeological approval

Playground equipment for Powell River park awaits archaeological approval

Process for Willingdon Beach location requires consultations with first nations
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City of Powell River to receive fast-charging electric vehicle station

City of Powell River to receive fast-charging electric vehicle station

Cost of installation and electricity will be borne by BC Hydro
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