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US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.
Powell River Community Forest grants approved after debate

Powell River Community Forest grants approved after debate

Corporation recommended $3.5 million to be distributed to 12 organizations
B.C. school worker's child sex assault sentence upheld

B.C. school worker's child sex assault sentence upheld

Man's children reported him sexually abusing foster children in his care after finding videos.
Powell River Minor Baseball U13 teams wrap up season

Powell River Minor Baseball U13 teams wrap up season

WINMAR tallies a baker’s dozen of runs to win title
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer.
Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix Canada is done with being basic. The streaming giant says it's phasing out the $9.99 "basic" option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads.
Southern resident killer whale pod welcomes new baby

Southern resident killer whale pod welcomes new baby

It’s not clear yet who the mother is.
Cats surrendered from property in Powell River

Cats surrendered from property in Powell River

BC SPCA caring for 29 cats and kittens that need medical care
B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

All students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in British Columbia public schools will now be assessed with a proficiency scale instead of letter grades.
North Island - Powell River MP opposes CEO salaries

North Island - Powell River MP opposes CEO salaries

Rachel Blaney outlines NDP plan to tax corporations with highly paid leaders