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RCMP move to fire B.C. police officer for discrediting the force

RCMP move to fire B.C. police officer for discrediting the force

Officer was allegedly impaired while on duty, used government-issued equipment for an unauthorized purpose, and behaved in a manner that could discredit the force
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Former Powell River athlete launches sports talk website

Former Powell River athlete launches sports talk website

Broadcaster Willy Cooke lives his passion online, providing interviews and analysis of sporting events on social media platforms, including YouTube
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B.C. wedding planner ordered to pay bride $2,500

B.C. wedding planner ordered to pay bride $2,500

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said the woman was legally allowed to cancel the deficient contract.
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Editorial: NDP support unchanged in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Editorial: NDP support unchanged in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

New candidate produces similar result in riding
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Canada’s tobacco lawsuit could net a fraction of original claim

Canada’s tobacco lawsuit could net a fraction of original claim

The proposed settlement also doesn’t include measures to reduce future smoking, advocates say.
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Why few Canadian credit-card holders are benefiting from interest-rate cuts, unlike in the U.S.

Why few Canadian credit-card holders are benefiting from interest-rate cuts, unlike in the U.S.

Credit cards in the U.S. typically have variable interest rates, but in Canada the majority of credit cards have fixed rates
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qRD okays fire training and equipment funding stream application

qRD okays fire training and equipment funding stream application

UBCM grant would apply to Northside Volunteer Fire Department, Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department, Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department and Lasqueti Island Volunteer Fire Department
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B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

Two workers at Penticton Regional Hospital fell ill after being exposed to a 'noxious odour.' Another eight were also treated for exposure, according to WorkSafeBC
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Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Police are continuing to follow up on tips and the ground search for her is completed.
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Sunshine Coast Highway intermittent delays ahead: brush clearing starts next week

Sunshine Coast Highway intermittent delays ahead: brush clearing starts next week

Drivers advised to use Lower Road to avoid delays
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