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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
Humpbacks vs. orcas: Intense whale chase caught on camera

Humpbacks vs. orcas: Intense whale chase caught on camera

The encounter lasted for about an hour.
Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

Conspiracy theory gaining traction on social media has no basis in fact — the litter is for actual traction in cold winter weather
VIDEO: Powell River Town Centre celebrates literacy with mural

VIDEO: Powell River Town Centre celebrates literacy with mural

Artwork unveiled at public event a gift to the community
Powell River RCMP constables raise money for cancer charities

Powell River RCMP constables raise money for cancer charities

Community generously donates to Cops for Cancer event
No extra Thanksgiving sailings to the lower Sunshine Coast expected

No extra Thanksgiving sailings to the lower Sunshine Coast expected

Commuter sailings to return to Route 3 despite Coastal Renaissance's ongoing repairs
Privacy rights for disabled B.C. transit riders questioned

Privacy rights for disabled B.C. transit riders questioned

HandyDART ridership rebounding from the pandemic and expected to grow with aging population.
Fraser River pink salmon returns blow past forecast

Fraser River pink salmon returns blow past forecast

Odd-year pink salmon are crushing it, to the detriment of other species
Powell River mayor stands up for inclusiveness

Powell River mayor stands up for inclusiveness

Acts of intolerance go against core values and principles that city upholds, says Ron Woznow
Free HIV self-test kits made available nation-wide

Free HIV self-test kits made available nation-wide

CATIE.ca, a resource for HIV and hepatitis C information, has launched a new initiative to distribute free HIV self-test kits across the nation.