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Calling all violinists: The Sea to Sky String Orchestra wants you

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Sea to Sky String Orchestra, which will be playing its holiday concert at the Fairmont on Dec. 22, is looking for classically trained violinists.

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B.C.’s eased COVID-19 rules could mean a surge in electricity use this holiday season

burnabynow.com – In a new report, BC Hydro says it anticipates higher electricity usage over the 2021 holidays due to eased coronavirus restrictions, when compared to 2020.

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‘Too restrictive’: Restaurants Canada calling for changes to federal COVID-19 support programs

piquenewsmagazine.com – Restaurants Canada is calling for better financial assistance as the sector continues to struggle amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Rebuilding B.C.’s destroyed highways will account for changing climate

castanet.net – The B.C. government is looking at rebuilding provincial highways better than they were, in anticipation of more frequent severe weather in years to come.

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Over 100 mm of rain en route to B.C. with latest atmospheric river

theweathernetwork.com – Significant rainfall will impact many areas in coastal and southern British Columbia that are already contending with flooding and swollen waterways.

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Majority of cows, turkeys, laying chickens survived Sumas flood

castanet.net – While thousands of animals were killed in the Abbotsford flood, many have survived thanks to massive efforts by farmers and other volunteers.

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How to shop for the impossible-to-buy-for person on your list

piquenewsmagazine.com – From door mats that make a statement to Turkish cotton towels that will give their bathroom a luxurious feel, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

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Falcons vs. Jaguars: Hat tips & head-scratchers

thefalcoholic.com – The Falcons took care of business in Duval.

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B.C. man creates giant Lego Christmas village over the span of 11 years

castanet.net – At 16 inches tall, 63 inches wide and 16 inches deep, Kelowna resident Jason Pettyjohn’s Lego creation is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

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B.C. E-Comm 911 operators will no longer stay on the phone with callers

piquenewsmagazine.com – The E-Comm 911 decision comes after rising wait times, made worse by ongoing flooding, have left emergency dispatchers tied up on the phone.

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25 Epic Things to Do in Whistler in Winter

claudiatravels.com – From skiing to silent spas, first class First Nations artwork and axe throwing, we’ve got 25 epic things to do in Whistler in winter.

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17 gifts for cooks, bakers and lovers of all things tasty

piquenewsmagazine.com – From pie dishes that look straight out of grandma’s kitchen to caviar sourced from the Fraser River, there’s something for everyone on your list.

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‘All our margins are gone’: Supply chain challenges squeeze small businesses

piquenewsmagazine.com – TORONTO — Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Helmi Ansari could get espresso makers and stainless steel water bottles manufactured within three months and delivered to Canada by boat for about US$4,500 pe…

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Whistlerite Benita Peiffer makes World Cup biathlon team

piquenewsmagazine.com – With the 2022 Winter Olympics right around the corner, Benita Peiffer is excited to test her skills against the world’s best on the World Cup circuit

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Whistler Film Festival doc delves into the complicated legacy of Cowichan Chief Tzouhalem

piquenewsmagazine.com – The new doc Tzouhalem, which plays the Whistler Film Festival next month, delves into the complicated legacy of the titular, near-mythical Cowichan chief.

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