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The sins of Christmas driving past, present and future

The sins of Christmas driving past, present and future

A lot of uncharitable acts are being committed on our streets and highways, a lot of squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous driving
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Art activity in the community outlined for Powell River Council

Art activity in the community outlined for Powell River Council

Culture is alive and well, with significant investment being made
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B.C. police street recording not privacy invasion, judge rules

B.C. police street recording not privacy invasion, judge rules

Karina Papenbrock-Ryan alleged her rights were violated when Vancouver police put cameras and recording equipment in her neighbourhood.
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BC SPCA Powell River has many animals in need of adoption

BC SPCA Powell River has many animals in need of adoption

Quirky felines looking for human companions in qathet region
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B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

As Ontario gets on board with Starlink, Prince George – Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird thinks B.C. ought to follow: "I think it's something we should be considering."
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New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

Standard property controls could run afoul of new rules to boost grocery competition.
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Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

The postal service says it will be delivering over this weekend in select cities.
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Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Canadians continue to struggle with financial stress because of rising costs
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'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

An RBC Economics report on Thursday showed retail spending slowed in November, with holiday spending slightly below 2023 levels over the Black Friday weekend.
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Marine crash involving Woodfibre LNG vessels: One person assessed in hospital

Marine crash involving Woodfibre LNG vessels: One person assessed in hospital

A crash occurred between two marine vessels working on the Squamish LNG project on Dec. 18, authorities confirm.
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