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BC SPCA launches petition to end international trade of exotic birds, wild animals

BC SPCA launches petition to end international trade of exotic birds, wild animals

One toucan was found dead and several birds were without food at Vancouver International Airport last month
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Long range vision for assets presented at Powell River Board of Education meeting

Long range vision for assets presented at Powell River Board of Education meeting

School district highlights facilities plan
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Powell River school district supports funding for trades students

Powell River school district supports funding for trades students

Board to write letter to provincial education minister
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qathet Regional board to consider newspaper public notice amendment

qathet Regional board to consider newspaper public notice amendment

Advertising of public hearings called into question
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Library in Powell River hosts salmon display

Library in Powell River hosts salmon display

Coho eggs will hatch in specially built tank
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New Netflix scam puts consumers at risk of identity theft: BBB

New Netflix scam puts consumers at risk of identity theft: BBB

Better Business Bureau says it has received more than 100 reports of the scam through its scam tracker
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15% interim rate drop OK'd for ICBC basic insurance

15% interim rate drop OK'd for ICBC basic insurance

An interim 15 per cent rate drop for ICBC basic auto insurance has been approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission. The decrease will take effect on May 1, and continue until the commission determines a final rate.
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Canada-wide recall of camping pots due to 'burn hazard'

Canada-wide recall of camping pots due to 'burn hazard'

More than 10 camping pots and sets are on the recall list
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qathet Regional District committee recommends public engagement regarding land use regulation

qathet Regional District committee recommends public engagement regarding land use regulation

Merits of land use regulation in regional district to be topic of conversation
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Contaminated sites download disappoints qathet Regional District directors

Contaminated sites download disappoints qathet Regional District directors

Downloading of responsibility for contaminated sites from the province to regional districts did not play well with a couple of qathet Regional District (qRD) directors.
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