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J-pod makes an appearance in Howe Sound

J-pod makes an appearance in Howe Sound

'It was just one of those lucky days. I reached for the camera and it had a full charge, my [tele-photo] lens was on the camera. And I could just go out onto my deck and start snapping photos,' says Bowen Island's Kathy Clarke. 'That’s why I say everything lined up that day — I’m buying a lotto ticket.'
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Can whales be saved from harmful noise pollution? These B.C. engineers think so

Can whales be saved from harmful noise pollution? These B.C. engineers think so

Noise coming from propeller rotation on ships is disturbing whales.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at four-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at four-month high

27 more people recorded as having died while positive with COVID-19
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Former BC Ferries vessel mysteriously moored in Howe Sound

Former BC Ferries vessel mysteriously moored in Howe Sound

Since early November, the former Queen of Tsawwassen — one of two original BC Ferries vessels — has been moored off of Gambier Island. But who owns the boat and why it's there remains a mystery.
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Here is when 'the coldest air on Earth' is slated to arrive in Metro Vancouver

Here is when 'the coldest air on Earth' is slated to arrive in Metro Vancouver

It's about to get truly cold. Keep those gloves handy...and maybe a thermal snowsuit, too. 🥶
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Mount Gardner moto decision on hold indefinitely

Mount Gardner moto decision on hold indefinitely

The organization in charge of gathering information on motorized vehicle use doesn't currently have the money to continue their work
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Cape Roger Curtis park discussions revealed in document release

Cape Roger Curtis park discussions revealed in document release

The previous Bowen council expressed strong support for the park and campground plan during five months of closed council meetings
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Holiday Happenings on Bowen: December 9-11

Holiday Happenings on Bowen: December 9-11

The 'Last Chance' Winter Market, Magic of Christmas, Children's shopping day at the Nook, drinks, photos, and meetings with Santa, and much, much more is all on the docket during this busy holiday weekend
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Ruddy Emporium grand opening Saturday - with Christmas Trees!

Ruddy Emporium grand opening Saturday - with Christmas Trees!

The Ruddy's new venture may have just the gift you're looking for this holiday season... especially if a Christmas Tree is on your list
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COVID-19 deaths in B.C. hit 10-week low: 17

COVID-19 deaths in B.C. hit 10-week low: 17

Of 359 people now in hospital with the disease, 34 are in ICUs
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