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B.C. trawlers dump thousands of salmon, depleting orcas' food source: wildlife group

B.C. trawlers dump thousands of salmon, depleting orcas' food source: wildlife group

Pacific Wild says a yet-to-be-published Fisheries and Oceans Canada report on groundfish trawl bycatch found more than 26,000 chinook salmon — the primary food source for southern resident killer whales — were netted as bycatch in the 2022-23 season.
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B.C. office tenants hope ‘hotelification’ brings back workers

B.C. office tenants hope ‘hotelification’ brings back workers

Amenity-packed, flexible office space designs are increasingly favoured by building owners and corporate tenants.
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Sechelt staff address confusion over development servicing agreement stoppage

Sechelt staff address confusion over development servicing agreement stoppage

'For a very short period of time, we will not be issuing servicing agreements, which is respecting connection to municipal services, including regional water': Director of planning and development Andrew Allen
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Federal Court denies My Sea to Sky's request for extension

Federal Court denies My Sea to Sky's request for extension

Judge Régimbal dismisses application for judicial review of Minister's amended decisions.
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shíshálh Nation lhe hiwus calls out 'disrespectful' social media posts, defacement of longhouse

shíshálh Nation lhe hiwus calls out 'disrespectful' social media posts, defacement of longhouse

shíshálh lhe hiwus (Chief) yalxwemult (Lenora Joe) expressed disappointment in a Jan. 19 press release regarding 'misleading, inflammatory, and disrespectful' social media comments aimed at the Nation.
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Elphinstone Chronicles: Winter Social coming up Sunday

Elphinstone Chronicles: Winter Social coming up Sunday

Potluck style party to be held at Chaster House
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'Suffered in the cold': SPCA seizes seven dogs from B.C. property

'Suffered in the cold': SPCA seizes seven dogs from B.C. property

The BC SPCA says the owner confirmed the dogs were kept outdoors.
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Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Women’s Connection hosts New Year Celtic celebration

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Women’s Connection hosts New Year Celtic celebration

Also, January 50/50 Rotary Rocks funds going toward food bank
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Snow turns to slush on the Sunshine Coast Friday, some closures continue

Snow turns to slush on the Sunshine Coast Friday, some closures continue

Snows turned to rain overnight for much of the lower Sunshine Coast, turning many roads to slush.
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Halfmoon Happenings: Neighbours Helping Neighbours raises $11,870

Halfmoon Happenings: Neighbours Helping Neighbours raises $11,870

This Tuesday, a few special things happened that reminded me that there is always a good reason to get out of bed! My first stop was the Halfmoon Bay school.
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