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Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life
Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life
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In order to ensure new multi-unit housing prioritizes comfort and health, future residents and building owners should know what design choices to advocate for. More >

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Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement
Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?
The rise of illicit online payday lenders: Non-stop collection calls, no licence and no address
The rise of illicit online payday lenders: Non-stop collection calls, no licence and no address
Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court
Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court
Telecom competition intensifies after Rogers deal, but trend could be short-lived
Telecom competition intensifies after Rogers deal, but trend could be short-lived
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre
Canada’s largest sectors and its workers will be most disrupted by AI, report shows
Canada’s largest sectors and its workers will be most disrupted by AI, report shows
Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs
Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs
Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting
Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting
B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1
B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1
Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one
Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one
Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
Opinion: In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy
Opinion: In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy

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Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre
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Bowen mayor responds to weekend ferry cancellations: "It cannot become the new normal"
Bowen mayor responds to weekend ferry cancellations: "It cannot become the new normal"
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Here is how hot it is going to feel in Metro Vancouver over the weekend
Here is how hot it is going to feel in Metro Vancouver over the weekend
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Update: Unattended campfire likely caused Thursday morning fire at Bowen's Apodaca Park
Update: Unattended campfire likely caused Thursday morning fire at Bowen's Apodaca Park
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Snug Cove House project won't be moving ahead
Snug Cove House project won't be moving ahead
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Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement
Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement
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Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?
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The rise of illicit online payday lenders: Non-stop collection calls, no licence and no address
The rise of illicit online payday lenders: Non-stop collection calls, no licence and no address
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Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court
Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court
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Telecom competition intensifies after Rogers deal, but trend could be short-lived
Telecom competition intensifies after Rogers deal, but trend could be short-lived
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Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre
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Canada’s largest sectors and its workers will be most disrupted by AI, report shows
Canada’s largest sectors and its workers will be most disrupted by AI, report shows
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Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs
Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs
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Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting
Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting
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B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1
B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1
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Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one
Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one
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Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
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Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
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Opinion: In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy
Opinion: In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy
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BC News

B.C. massage therapist asked patient about 'bondage therapy'
B.C. massage therapist asked patient about 'bondage therapy'
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B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report
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Police renew plea to help identify woman found in ocean near Vancouver beach
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Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof, mayor says
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Remains of Madison Scott found, police say
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Community News

Don’t Sweat It: No pressure fitness at Bowen studio
Don’t Sweat It: No pressure fitness at Bowen studio
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Don’t Miss the Bowen Island Health Centre List
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Talking With… Jackie Minns
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Biophilia: An Art Exhibit Exploring Interconnectedness
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Cast your Bowfest ballot Bowen!
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Opinion

Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting
Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting
Rob Shaw: The unscripted David Eby goes for a campaign test drive, mostly
Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one

Local Business

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Catching Stars Gallery!
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Catching Stars Gallery!
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Bowen's March home sales featured a new high mark for the year
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Bowen’s February home sales – featuring bonus Keats Island purchase
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Local Sports

Photos: Island gymnasts shine at Bowen Invitational competition
Photos: Island gymnasts shine at Bowen Invitational competition
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Western Bound: Bowen grad taking basketball skills to next level
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Bowen Dancers show off their Evolving Skillsets
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U-13 Boys wrap up BIFC season
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Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals
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Living

Local nutritionist reveals secrets of Kefir
Local nutritionist reveals secrets of Kefir
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How to get over plastic food packaging
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Unlicensed North Van maker of nutritional supplements faces charges
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Mother fulfils daughter’s wish to keep travelling
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B.C. wineries need us to drink their wines to offset losses of wildfire season
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Business Wire

B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report
B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report
BC Hotel Association strikes sustainability partnerships
Telecom competition intensifies after Rogers deal, but trend could be short-lived
YVR passenger volume climbs, remains down 8.7 per cent from 2019
Canada’s largest sectors and its workers will be most disrupted by AI, report shows

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Canada

In The News for May 30 : Alberta UCP wins majority government
In The News for May 30 : Alberta UCP wins majority government
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Municipality says early estimate is 200 homes or structures damaged in N.S. fire
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Lone tenant in a $400-a-month apartment could hold up major Montreal condo project
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'Crushing consequences': experts see growing risk as wildfires crash into communities
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'Miracle on the Prairies:' Alberta United Conservatives win majority government
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World News

Russia says drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack, blames Ukraine
Russia says drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack, blames Ukraine
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Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
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9 injured in shooting near beach in Hollywood, Florida; some taken to children's hospital
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Nun whose body shows little decay since 2019 death draws hundreds to rural Missouri
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Ex-El Salvador President Mauricio Funes sentenced to 14 years for negotiating with gangs
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National Sports

Rochette scores twice as Remparts edge T-Birds 3-1 at Memorial Cup
Rochette scores twice as Remparts edge T-Birds 3-1 at Memorial Cup
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Monday's sports scoreboard for May 29, 2023
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Golden Knights scorch Stars 6-0, advance to Stanley Cup final
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Butler helps Heat beat Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 to net spot in NBA Finals
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Canada crushes Korea 15-1 in world para hockey championship opener
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