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North Island-Powell River MP calls for fair benefits for veterans

Rachel Blaney wants revision of ombudsman’s office

May 17, 2020 10:38 AM Read more >

City of Powell River Council sets tax rates for 2020

Councillors and mayor vote unanimously in favour of bylaw

May 16, 2020 2:02 PM Read more >

Province wants more B.C. seniors to take its COVID-19 survey

The B.C. government wants more seniors and older adults to take its new online survey which aims to gather information on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people’s lives.

May 16, 2020 1:56 PM Read more >

Daycares in B.C. not mandated to reopen despite new health guidelines

Daycare centres who choose to reopen must plan to encourage hand-washing, avoid having close gatherings of large groups of children and use outdoor space to allow physical distancing.

May 15, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

City of Powell River passes budget bylaw

Five-year financial plan spells out fiscal direction

May 15, 2020 12:56 PM Read more >

Schools to open part-time on June 1

Students in kindergarten to Grade 5 will be back in classrooms half-time and Grades 6 to 12 will be back 20 per cent at school as of June 1 – as long as their parents agree to this plan.

May 15, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Pandemic affects Powell River education system

School board chair highlights changes

May 14, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Powell River organizations receive money for salmon enhancement

Two groups qualify for grant funding

May 14, 2020 1:19 PM Read more >

Boaters told to avoid unnecessary long weekend trips

In an unusual joint statement, the Canadian Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard, RCMP, Emergency Management BC and other agencies are asking recreational boaters to avoid unnecessary travel over the long weekend.

May 14, 2020 12:54 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP welcomes fishers’ programs

Money announced by prime minister

May 14, 2020 12:35 PM Read more >

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