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Bowen welcomes new Pumper Truck to the force

Bowen welcomes new Pumper Truck to the force

A trio of Bowen firefighters drove the truck all the way from Winnipeg
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B.C. gas prices are falling, but will it last?

B.C. gas prices are falling, but will it last?

In Metro Vancouver, gas prices are expected to drop further over the Labour Day weekend, but one expert warns that trend could signal an economic downturn and could spike again by the end of the year.
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Ottawa pledges $926,000 to environmental projects in Howe Sound

Ottawa pledges $926,000 to environmental projects in Howe Sound

The money will go towards projects aimed at documenting and protecting species at risk and environmentally sensitive areas in the Howe Sound region.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations lowest since June

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations lowest since June

Another 33 people are said to have died while infected with COVID-19
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Volunteers sought as Metro Vancouver non-profit predicts spike in kids' program demand

Volunteers sought as Metro Vancouver non-profit predicts spike in kids' program demand

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver serves more than 1,000 kids, but it could take three years for one of them to be matched with a mentor.
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Andrew Leonard steps up as second Bowen mayoral candidate

Andrew Leonard steps up as second Bowen mayoral candidate

In opening day announcement, Leonard says he's seeking to drive engagement from fellow candidates and the public
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Booze purchase limits to remain in effect in B.C.

Booze purchase limits to remain in effect in B.C.

Restaurant owners have been told to expect another month of a strained booze supply.
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B.C. researchers make insulin pill 'breakthrough’

B.C. researchers make insulin pill 'breakthrough’

Aside from improving the lifestyles of 300,000 Canadians who take insulin injections multiple times a day to manage Type 1 diabetes, a pill could reach millions more who currently can't access the medicine.
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Maureen Nicholson announces Bowen mayoral bid

Maureen Nicholson announces Bowen mayoral bid

Nicholson has been elected to the last two municipal councils
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B.C. booze deliveries to resume as union stands down picket lines: BCGEU

B.C. booze deliveries to resume as union stands down picket lines: BCGEU

The BCGEU has announced it's ending job action at liquor and cannabis distribution warehouses.
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