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Canfor's B.C. mill closures prompts call to stabilize timber supply

Canfor's B.C. mill closures prompts call to stabilize timber supply

Four hundred B.C. jobs lost with Canfor closures are in addition to 10,000 lost last year: COFI
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Sunshine Coast organizations marking World Hunger Day May 25

Sunshine Coast organizations marking World Hunger Day May 25

Hot dogs, country music, line dancing to be hosted at Hackett Park
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B.C. government bans new jade mines

B.C. government bans new jade mines

The B.C. government said its prohibition came about after it concluded jade mining was damaging sensitive alpine environments.
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Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past policy that banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
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Halfmoon Happenings: Celebrating mothers this weekend

Halfmoon Happenings: Celebrating mothers this weekend

Also, Sargeant Bay Society holding berm clean up May 14
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Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

"These types of investments save lives," Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday.
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B.C. police officer's drunk driving job suspension called inadequate

B.C. police officer's drunk driving job suspension called inadequate

B.C.'s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has ruled a review of the findings is in the public interest.
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Elphinstone Chronicles: Friday music is back at Sunday Cider

Elphinstone Chronicles: Friday music is back at Sunday Cider

Also, Rooted In Community ‘brainstorming, sustainability and practicability’ discussion coming up May 15
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'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has determined a state actor or state-sponsored actor is behind a serious cyber-security attack on provincial government digital infrastructure.
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Former coroner reflects on challenges, controversies in qathet

Former coroner reflects on challenges, controversies in qathet

Powell River Public Library to host presentation by Dr. Robert Crossland
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