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Turn your pumpkin into post Halloween treat for farm critters

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Not sure what to do with your porch pumpkin, post-Halloween? Then consider dropping it off at the Town Centre Recycling Depot tomorrow (Nov. 3rd) between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Because the pumpkins...

B.C. looks to defer logging in old growth forests and consult with First Nations

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- Story by Brody Langager, Vista Radio staff B.C. is aiming to defer logging for 2.6 million hectares of old-growth forest in the province after the Old Growth Strategic Review...

Rally planned at B.C. Legislature to protest autism funding changes

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A rally is planned for the lawns of the legislature to protest changes to the province’s autism funding model. It’s scheduled for Wednesday, November 24th at 11:00am. Critics are calling on...

B.C. applies for decriminalization in effort to reduce toxic drug deaths

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The province is taking its first step towards decriminalization,  as it looks to curb B.C.'s toxic drug overdose crisis. B.C. has become the first province in Canada to seek an...

Province says carbon monoxide alarms save lives

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The province is urging everyone to take steps to stop carbon monoxide buildup, which has caused more than 150 deaths in B.C. since 2008. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless...

B.C. finalizes proof of vaccination policy for public service workers

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The deadline is fast approaching for all government employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The province announced today that they must have two doses of a COVID vaccine by...

Almost 600 lives lost to extreme heat in summer 2021

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Updated data from the BC Coroners Service tells a grim tale about this past summer’s record breaking, and deadly, heat. It shows that the record-breaking heat claimed the lives of...

MP Blaney named as NDP Critic for Seniors, Veterans and Rural Economic Development

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North Island-Powell River’s MP is adding to her parliamentary duties. Rachel Blaney has been appointed as the federal NDP’s Critic for Seniors, Veterans... and Rural Economic Development. Leaders Jagmeet Singh made...

Province says don’t let cannabis candy spook kids, parents

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Cannabis consumers and parents of trick-or-treaters must be vigilant to ensure little ghouls and goblins don't get a scary...

BREAKING: Premier undergoing surgery tomorrow after growth found in his throat

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Premier John Horgan is about to undergo surgery. In a statement, Horgan said, “after noticing a lump in my neck,...

‘Show of Gratitude’ musical tribute to healthcare, essential workers

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It’s a musical thank-you to healthcare and essential workers. A virtual ‘Show of Gratitude’ concert will be a tribute to...

Search continues for Powell River man who disappeared in August

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The search continues for a Powell River man who went missing in the summer. The Powell River RCMP is reminding...

79 percent of teachers’ mental health have worsened during pandemic: BCTF survey

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A B.C. teachers union survey reveals just how much of a psychological toll COVID has taken on its members. The...

Fire crews quickly extinguish basement fire in Powell River

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One person was taken to hospital after a house fire in Powell River. It happened this morning at a single-storey...

Province rolls out COVID booster shots for fully immunized British Columbians

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Booster shots will soon become a reality for many in B.C. who are already fully immunized against COVID-19. Provincial health...

Trail closures imminent as wastewater treatment plant enters new construction phase

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The next phase of Powell River’s future consolidated wastewater treatment plant will result in trail closures for the next...
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