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Assumption School-Powell River completes seismic safety upgrades

Assumption School-Powell River completes seismic safety upgrades

Work makes building safer for staff members and students
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Scooters, e-bikes and mopeds ride into regulatory grey zones as Canada's cities and provinces race to keep up

Scooters, e-bikes and mopeds ride into regulatory grey zones as Canada's cities and provinces race to keep up

‘Micromobility’ vehicles — lightweight, electric and often unlicensed — are thriving in a country without uniform standards for manufacturing and safety. Advocates are calling on Ottawa to change that.
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Kisses and Kicks: Kisses to fantabulous hospital staff, kicks for those soft on crime

Kisses and Kicks: Kisses to fantabulous hospital staff, kicks for those soft on crime

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
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New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG

New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG

The ads will run on social media, YouTube and in newspapers.
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Man charged for hit-and-run death of B.C. teen

Man charged for hit-and-run death of B.C. teen

Hundreds of people attended a vigil after the 15-year-old's death.
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Involuntary mental health care must be 'dignified and humane,' B.C. premier says

Involuntary mental health care must be 'dignified and humane,' B.C. premier says

VANCOUVER — People struggling with brain injuries, addictions and mental health issues need "dignified and humane" support services if they're committed against their will, and B.C.
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When it comes to work, the money factor is gaining popularity, but don’t lose sight of the more factor

When it comes to work, the money factor is gaining popularity, but don’t lose sight of the more factor

63 per cent of Canadians and 58 per cent of Americans disagree with the idea that what they do is more important than the money they earn
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Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

If approved, the new rates would take effect on Jan. 13.
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Why back-to-school season is a good time to talk about money with kids

Why back-to-school season is a good time to talk about money with kids

While kids will likely make money mistakes, Paul Shelestowsky from Meridian Credit Union says a bit of education can lessen any major blows.
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Rob Shaw: Eby comes up snake eyes after rolling the dice on fixed election date

Rob Shaw: Eby comes up snake eyes after rolling the dice on fixed election date

Premier may come to regret decision not to call early election
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