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Opinion: One green sea turtle can contain the equivalent of 10 ping pong balls in plastic

Opinion: One green sea turtle can contain the equivalent of 10 ping pong balls in plastic

New research estimates that approximately 60 tonnes of plastic debris discarded in the ocean reside within female green turtles at any given time.
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Letter: Old arena site is the jewel in the crown

Letter: Old arena site is the jewel in the crown

'What is its true value? A billion, zillion smiles, laughter and memories as a meeting place owned by the entire community'
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Rob Shaw: Carney sidesteps B.C. as Alberta, feds push for new West Coast pipeline

Rob Shaw: Carney sidesteps B.C. as Alberta, feds push for new West Coast pipeline

A new pipeline deal is forming and British Columbia is barely in the room
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Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

Fostering children's love of literacy is an accessible and practical way for families to be involved in the process of their early literacy development.
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Rob Shaw: Safe-supply leak shows just how broken B.C.’s whistleblower law is

Rob Shaw: Safe-supply leak shows just how broken B.C.’s whistleblower law is

A disclosure that forced a major policy reversal wouldn’t qualify for protection
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Kicking the Clutter: Does your home reflect your life today?

Kicking the Clutter: Does your home reflect your life today?

'We hang onto things that once made us happy but no longer serve us, as though we’re trying to preserve a version of life that’s already changed'
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP forces through Bill 15, burning bridges along the way

Rob Shaw: BC NDP forces through Bill 15, burning bridges along the way

After gutting relationships with First Nations and municipalities, the party is left celebrating a costly win that may haunt it for years
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qathet Walk n’ Roll: Active transport is about expanding choices

qathet Walk n’ Roll: Active transport is about expanding choices

'It’s about creating public space and mobility that’s safe for everyone'
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Mario Canseco: Support for private health care growing fastest among young Canadians

Mario Canseco: Support for private health care growing fastest among young Canadians

Research Co. polling reveals half of adults under 35 say the system would work better if privately run, a warning sign for governments hoping to preserve the public model
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Editorial: What to do with City of Powell River-owned properties

Editorial: What to do with City of Powell River-owned properties

Peak seeks feedback on motion by mayor that was defeated by councillors
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