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'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'Moments are fleeting in our life so let's just get on with it, get on with the things that need to happen,' Bowen Island resident Cal Misener says after lightning blows him off his feet.
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Powell River students receive scholarships

Powell River students receive scholarships

Eight individuals benefit from First Credit Union allocation
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Surrey Mounties turn an ice cold shoulder to new municipal force

Surrey Mounties turn an ice cold shoulder to new municipal force

Amid concerns over seniority, pensions and work roles, only 14% of Surrey Mounties intend to apply to SPS; Nearly half have decided to leave the city while others are undecided
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Surrey appoints B.C.’s first municipal ethics commissioner

Surrey appoints B.C.’s first municipal ethics commissioner

Mayor cites appointee’s experience in advising on ‘responsible conduct, and conflict resolution’
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Here’s what school will look like in West Vancouver in September 2020

Here’s what school will look like in West Vancouver in September 2020

Elementary students might not notice many changes. For secondary students, however, school life will be different under new COVID-19 protocols
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New Howe Sound glass sponge reefs identified

New Howe Sound glass sponge reefs identified

One of five new reefs close to Langdale ferry terminal
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One in three people avoiding health-care workers during pandemic: UBC study

One in three people avoiding health-care workers during pandemic: UBC study

Many people who show support for healthcare workers with nightly noise-making also avoid healthcare workers throughout the day.
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Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

B.C. Green Party supporters had a chance to hear from the three contenders for the party’s leadership Aug. 21 during a Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding association online debate.
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Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu shot is ‘more important than ever’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
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New COVID-19 testing centre opens in North Vancouver

New COVID-19 testing centre opens in North Vancouver

A new COVID-19 assessment centre has officially opened on the North Shore.
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