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Letters: Keep fire flow variances as council decisions, Sechelt

Letters: Keep fire flow variances as council decisions, Sechelt

'Even if a reduction in minimum fire flow demands was acceptable (for whatever reasons), is such a delegation valid under the province’s enabling legislation? '
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Scientist wants all B.C. sea turtle sightings reported

Scientist wants all B.C. sea turtle sightings reported

There has only ever been three confirmed sightings of loggerhead sea turtles in B.C.
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B.C. nurse suspended six weeks, can't handle opioids alone

B.C. nurse suspended six weeks, can't handle opioids alone

The nurse was disciplined for not adhering to standards related to medication administration and documentation.
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B.C. pair awarded joint custody of dog under change in family law

B.C. pair awarded joint custody of dog under change in family law

A former couple purchased Stella the golden retriever in August 2020.
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Powell River Public Library hosts author of philosophical guide

Powell River Public Library hosts author of philosophical guide

Scholar from Oxford visiting the Sunshine Coast is a 'keen supporter of indie bookstores'
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Squamish Nation celebrates opening of 'safe place' supportive housing

Squamish Nation celebrates opening of 'safe place' supportive housing

The 55-unit Estítkw place aims to return Squamish Nation members to the safety and security of home
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'Somebody violated me,' witness in B.C. masseur sex assault case tells court

'Somebody violated me,' witness in B.C. masseur sex assault case tells court

The accused has pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual assault.
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Highway 101 alternate route through Roberts Creek Thursday and Friday

Highway 101 alternate route through Roberts Creek Thursday and Friday

Make extra time if travelling through Roberts Creek on Highway 101 Thursday or Friday this week. 
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Pine beetles adapting to a changing climate, finds study

Pine beetles adapting to a changing climate, finds study

"The prediction is the beetle can bounce back and attack more," said the lead researcher from the University of Alberta.
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'Flood risks for dummies' tool aims to help Canadian cities

'Flood risks for dummies' tool aims to help Canadian cities

The Municipal Flood Risk Check-Up is designed to act as a "first pass" for understaffed municipalities, and a way to allow more advanced planners to check their progress and ensure they haven’t missed anything.
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