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Feds halt deportation of B.C.-based climate activist

Feds halt deportation of B.C.-based climate activist

One of two federal ministers appears to have stepped in to stay the deportation of B.C. climate activist Zain Haq, but many questions remain unanswered.
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B.C. groups challenge Alaska's 'sustainable' fisheries status

B.C. groups challenge Alaska's 'sustainable' fisheries status

Alaskan fisheries are selling fish as 'sustainable' while intercepting vulnerable populations of B.C.-bound salmon — actions that amount 'eco-fraud,' claims conservation group.
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BC Ferries adds dangerous goods sailing to Westview/Texada route

BC Ferries adds dangerous goods sailing to Westview/Texada route

Trip from Powell River makes up for cancellation on Wednesday when Island Discovery was out of service
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Kisses and Kicks: Kicks re. Kevins Road, kisses for Read-a-Thon success

Kisses and Kicks: Kicks re. Kevins Road, kisses for Read-a-Thon success

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
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B.C. lawyer once crowned 'Canada's smartest person' suspended from practice

B.C. lawyer once crowned 'Canada's smartest person' suspended from practice

In 2014, Braden Lauer gained national attention when he won CBC's Canada's Smartest Person game show.
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'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A rescue operation for an orca calf trapped in a remote tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island has been put on hold after it started eating seal meat thrown in the water for what is believed to be the first time.
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Dozens of organizations fill third annual Volunteer Fair

Dozens of organizations fill third annual Volunteer Fair

Dozens of active organizations filled the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre on April 13 for the third annual Volunteer Fair.
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B.C. prison guard assaulted 200+ inmates, lawsuit alleges

B.C. prison guard assaulted 200+ inmates, lawsuit alleges

"Being coerced and sexually assaulted by a correctional officer is never part of the jail sentence," said the notice of civil claim.
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'Eat the rich': Luxury vehicles left with note, deflated tires in Vancouver neighbourhoods

'Eat the rich': Luxury vehicles left with note, deflated tires in Vancouver neighbourhoods

Vancouver police are investigating and say the incidents took place on March 31 and April 10.
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Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: PHMS presents Rick & Nico Rhodes

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: PHMS presents Rick & Nico Rhodes

Also, Previewing some Super Saturday events
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