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Town of Gibsons names its new director of finance

Town of Gibsons names its new director of finance

Smithers transplant William Wallace, CPA, starts as Gibsons' director of finance on July 8, stepping into Lorraine Coughlin's shoes as the latter retires. 
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North Island – Powell River MP reflects on session

North Island – Powell River MP reflects on session

Rachel Blaney kicks off summer pointing out accomplishments in parliament
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shíshálh Nation ceremony honours residential school survivors with traditional regalia

shíshálh Nation ceremony honours residential school survivors with traditional regalia

syíyaya Reconciliation Movement partners with shíshálh Nation to honour their past
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Different schools of thought on why Canada drapes itself with red and white

Different schools of thought on why Canada drapes itself with red and white

Why are red and white the unofficial colours of Canada? While the red-and-white flag for the most part unites Canadians, the colours' meaning is open to interpretation.
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qathet School District jazz band impresses audience in Sechelt

qathet School District jazz band impresses audience in Sechelt

Student ensemble played on outdoor stage at a lower coast jazz festival in June
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WestJet, engineers' union avoid possible labour action

WestJet, engineers' union avoid possible labour action

No additional flights will be cancelled.
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Rebate announced for rooftop solar panel installations in B.C.

Rebate announced for rooftop solar panel installations in B.C.

Up to $10,000 in rebates for eligible B.C. homeowners.
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Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities

OTTAWA — When the government first announced people with disabilities would have access to national dental coverage this year, Antonella Giordano really started to look forward to no longer paying out of pocket to care for her teeth.
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Lulu the ‘miracle’ dog found but sadly died just hours later

Lulu the ‘miracle’ dog found but sadly died just hours later

Lulu, the missing hairless Chinese crested dog wearing rainbow pajamas, whose story gripped a community, succumbed to dehydration and hypothermia just hours after being rescued.
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Court approves $2.1M reprieve for victims defrauded by B.C. sisters

Court approves $2.1M reprieve for victims defrauded by B.C. sisters

Investors defrauded by Richmond's Siu Mui "Debbie" Wong and Surrey's Siu Kon "Bonnie" Soo submitted claims for more than $12.5M in losses.
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