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Coast Guard seeks owner of capsized boat in Porpoise Bay

Coast Guard seeks owner of capsized boat in Porpoise Bay

Authorities are looking for the owner of a pleasure craft that capsized but remains attached to a yellow buoy in East Porpoise Bay. Residents near Kontiki Road noticed the 24-foot fibreglass boat with the name Bald Eagle had capsized Aug. 3.
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Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year – many of which were seized in Metro Vancouver, the provincial government said Saturday.
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ICBC pandemic response measures expire August 20

ICBC pandemic response measures expire August 20

120,000 drivers cancelled insurance policies as of April
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Powell River receives climate and energy action award nomination

Powell River receives climate and energy action award nomination

City of Powell River has been nominated for a 2020 Climate and Energy Action Award for climate action in a small coastal town.
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Avoid all onions of unknown origin amid widening salmonella outbreak, says Health Canada

Avoid all onions of unknown origin amid widening salmonella outbreak, says Health Canada

The number of cases have climbed to 239 illnesses, up 119 since Aug. 1.
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City of Powell River works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

City of Powell River works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Province releases greenhouse gas figures for 2018
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How will schools keep kids safe? Here are some of B.C.'s strategies

How will schools keep kids safe? Here are some of B.C.'s strategies

How will schools keep my children safe? Parents around British Columbia are still waiting for full details about what the return to class will look like for their own children.
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Fever? Cough? Daily health checks will be required for all B.C. students in September

Fever? Cough? Daily health checks will be required for all B.C. students in September

Any students or staff members showing COVID-19-like symptoms will be required to stay home
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qathet Regional District votes for resource-recovery centre

qathet Regional District votes for resource-recovery centre

Directors give first three readings to loan authorization bylaw
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Walmart to require masks at stores starting next week

Walmart to require masks at stores starting next week

Walmart is instituting a mandatory mask policy for all customers in Canada starting Wednesday.
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