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Almost half of British Columbians believe in ghosts, says poll

Almost half of British Columbians believe in ghosts, says poll

Beyond ghosts, some British Columbians reported seeing a witch or a vampire.
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Prestigious environmental award for Bowen resident

Prestigious environmental award for Bowen resident

Will Husby is a recipient of the Islands Trust Community Stewardship Award
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First responders going to RCMP officer's funeral can travel free on ferry

First responders going to RCMP officer's funeral can travel free on ferry

Burnaby RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang's regimental funeral service is set for Nov. 2, and BC Ferries' free travel offer is available Nov. 1-3.
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Weekend rainfall warnings 'likely' as atmospheric river drenches B.C. coast

Weekend rainfall warnings 'likely' as atmospheric river drenches B.C. coast

Expect heavy rain and some gusty winds, but nothing like last November, says Environment Canada.
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Bowen Cider House receives lounge approval - with conditions

Bowen Cider House receives lounge approval - with conditions

The application was approved following lengthy discussion from the applicants, public, and council
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Bowen Vet ready to see patients once again

Bowen Vet ready to see patients once again

The newly renovated space features many advancements in equipment and design
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'Absolutely crazy': B.C. photographer gets 8-page spread in National Geographic

'Absolutely crazy': B.C. photographer gets 8-page spread in National Geographic

Martin Gregus was also featured in Geo France. His work features photographs from a Canadian polar bear expedition in the summer.
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A massive earthquake hits B.C. — but what happens next?

A massive earthquake hits B.C. — but what happens next?

Nearly a year after devastating floods hit B.C., emergency planners are imagining how a catastrophic earthquake could be made worse by a changing climate.
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How drones are replanting B.C.'s burned forests

How drones are replanting B.C.'s burned forests

With promises to rejuvenate forests from the air, tree-planting start-ups are looking to supplement shovels and long days of labour with swarms of seed-bearing aerial drones. A growing target: B.C.'s burnt forests.
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Bowen Island 2022 Municipal Election results - Visualized

Bowen Island 2022 Municipal Election results - Visualized

A visual look at the various election outcomes from last Saturday's vote
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