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'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

The service says workers' mental health and well-being will be a top priority in 2024.
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Muni Morsels: February 26 Meeting

Muni Morsels: February 26 Meeting

Bits & Bites from Bowen Council
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I Watched This Game: Demko leaves game as Canucks ground Jets

I Watched This Game: Demko leaves game as Canucks ground Jets

The Vancouver Canucks dismantled the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night but Thatcher Demko left the game in the second period.
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'People are still wearing it:' Ceremony to mark 10 years since end of Canada's mission in Afghanistan

'People are still wearing it:' Ceremony to mark 10 years since end of Canada's mission in Afghanistan

While some returned physically unscathed, many bore mental wounds that will likely stay with them for the rest of their lives
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Amaryllis Bulb Saving Tips from BICS Student Garden Club

Amaryllis Bulb Saving Tips from BICS Student Garden Club

The flower may still have plenty of life left in it
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'He's a phenomenal good boy': Meet Ferus, the dog taking care of Vancouver's firefighters

'He's a phenomenal good boy': Meet Ferus, the dog taking care of Vancouver's firefighters

"When he comes to work, he's ready to work."
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: The pleasure of counting the flowers

Adrian Raeside cartoon: The pleasure of counting the flowers

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B.C. construction sees more awareness for women, but equity gap persists

B.C. construction sees more awareness for women, but equity gap persists

More work needs to be done to highlight women and underrepresented groups in the province's construction industry, say local experts.
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Campbell River artist's orcas grace new Canadian coin

Campbell River artist's orcas grace new Canadian coin

Glen Green’s depiction of a pod of orcas is gracing the first in a series of collector coins from the Royal Canadian Mint
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Ex-Chinese lieutenant-colonel and military instructor faces new immigration hearing in B.C.

Ex-Chinese lieutenant-colonel and military instructor faces new immigration hearing in B.C.

Prospective Canadian immigrant Huajie Xu has spent most of his life working for the People's Liberation Army; his teaching role at the chief military college for cyber espionage raised concerns with border officials.
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