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More sailings for Langdale, Siegers calls on Coasters to lobby feds and province

More sailings for Langdale, Siegers calls on Coasters to lobby feds and province

BC Ferries is making another change to the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay schedule “in response to increasing demand.
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City council discusses complimentary and critical correspondence

City council discusses complimentary and critical correspondence

Stance on bottling of water and dealings regarding PRSC Limited Partnership rated in letter content
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Stay alert of common COVID-19 scams, says RCMP

Stay alert of common COVID-19 scams, says RCMP

The RCMP is warning people to stay alert and aware of COVID-19 scams that are still lingering about as the province begins to re-open after the pandemic.
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Southern resident killer whales returning later to Salish Sea in ‘drastic’ change

Southern resident killer whales returning later to Salish Sea in ‘drastic’ change

Southern resident killer whales made their first appearance in the Salish Sea on Canada Day after more than two months with only a brief sighting off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

People in small Vancouver Island communities are worried that American tourists are flouting border restrictions and could spread COVID-19.
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City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

Businesses can apply for sidewalk space
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Vancouver Coastal Health confirms COVID-19 in Powell River

Vancouver Coastal Health confirms COVID-19 in Powell River

Medical health officer will be hosting Facebook session to answer questions from community members
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North Island-Powell River MP calls for ferry review

North Island-Powell River MP calls for ferry review

Rachel Blaney supports workers on staffing levels
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VCH to host online COVID-19 session for Powell River, Sunshine Coast

VCH to host online COVID-19 session for Powell River, Sunshine Coast

Medical health officer Dr. Geoff McKee will speak about pandemic
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Medical health officer reveals COVID-19 data for Sunshine Coast in advance of FAQ

Medical health officer reveals COVID-19 data for Sunshine Coast in advance of FAQ

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) medical health officer Geoff McKee said he could now provide local numbers on the prevalence of COVID-19 cases on the Lower Sunshine Coast, in advance of a public Q&A session planned for July 7.
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