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Wilderness vanishing rapidly, mapping project shows

Wilderness vanishing rapidly, mapping project shows

The world's last wilderness areas are rapidly disappearing, with explicit international conservation targets critically needed, according to an international team of scientists that includes a University of Northern British Columbia professort.
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20-bed shelter to open later this month in Powell River

20-bed shelter to open later this month in Powell River

Temporary cold-weather housing will stay open seven days a week until March
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Police have arrested the man who lost it over an ‘Iced Capp’ at a New West Tim Hortons

Police have arrested the man who lost it over an ‘Iced Capp’ at a New West Tim Hortons

The man seen on surveillance footage flipping out at a Tim Hortons in New Westminster in September is now facing criminal charges. Alan Sam Deguillaume was arrested on Oct. 15 in Powell River, according to New Westminster Police.
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Wildwood residents express concern about inclusion Powell River residence

Wildwood residents express concern about inclusion Powell River residence

Conflict tests community inclusiveness
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Starbucks adds new ‘woodsy’ tree-inspired drink to holiday lineup

Starbucks adds new ‘woodsy’ tree-inspired drink to holiday lineup

Pumpkin Spice Lattes are so over . That’s because Starbucks is getting into full festive mode with the return of their holiday drink lineup, along with new cups, and a brand new Northwest-y latte, and it all starts November 2.
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Fear mongering voices are getting louder, says North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney

Fear mongering voices are getting louder, says North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney

Federal NDP call for cancellation of Munk Debate
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B.C. post-secondary sector sets out cannabis policies

B.C. post-secondary sector sets out cannabis policies

Schools scramble to enact campus rules, but are slow to add cannabis to curriculums
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This is the whopping amount penalties will jump tomorrow for terrible drivers

This is the whopping amount penalties will jump tomorrow for terrible drivers

Tomorrow is the day that increased penalties come into effect for drivers for excessive speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving and other violations.
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Powell River developer awaits approvals for apartment complex

Powell River developer awaits approvals for apartment complex

Cedar Creek continues planning for construction of 112-units to begin in spring
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Powell River charitable society agrees to buy Patricia Theatre

Powell River charitable society agrees to buy Patricia Theatre

Friends of the Historic Patricia Theatre Society sign agreement with owners
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