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Surrey gets its police board with chief to follow, a year behind schedule

Surrey gets its police board with chief to follow, a year behind schedule

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has appointed seven members to the City of Surrey’s new police board.
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Bowen’s ferry schedule changes again, late sailing added

Bowen’s ferry schedule changes again, late sailing added

For at least the third time in a month, the Queen of Capilano is getting a new ferry schedule.
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Vancouver creator of racist video lives with person of colour in U.S. for two weeks

Vancouver creator of racist video lives with person of colour in U.S. for two weeks

B.C. Community Alliance demands educational program, protocols should be in place to deal with racist incidents at schools
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Bowen Library reopening July 8

Bowen Library reopening July 8

Just in time for beach read season, the Bowen Library building is reopening to the public after a three-month closure.
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Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Political leanings and pandemic affect how Canadians view working fewer hours
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Feds announce Canada Student Service Grant

Feds announce Canada Student Service Grant

Post-secondary students and recent grads eligible for up to $5,000
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British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians are being warned about some hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico, which may contain a potentially toxic ingredient.
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Municipality demobilizes Bowen's emergency operations centre

Municipality demobilizes Bowen's emergency operations centre

Bowen has demobilized its first emergency operations centre three months after it was activated in mid-March. “Dealing with COVID is no longer an emergency response,” said Mayor Gary Ander in his final weekly video update to the island.
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Bowen cautiously welcomes back visitors

Bowen cautiously welcomes back visitors

Bowen Island is readying to welcome back tourists and seasonal residents alike following Premier John Horgan’s announcement Wednesday that B.C. is moving to stage three of the restart plan, which includes non-essential travel within the province.
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Sechelt council calls on BC Ferries to resume a full summer schedule

Sechelt council calls on BC Ferries to resume a full summer schedule

The wrangling over the ferry schedule on the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route continues, as local governments on the Sunshine Coast anticipate more tourist travel after the announcement that the province is moving into Phase 3 of its restart plan.
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