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Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

One of the biggest manufacturers of face masks in the world – 3M- has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting The American company said it was taking action
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Peanut butter and jam make for a great sandwich pairing, but they’re also key ingredients in some novel research — a sniff test to identify otherwise asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers.
BC Emergency Benefit for Workers applications open May 1

BC Emergency Benefit for Workers applications open May 1

One-time, tax-free payment for residents affected by COVID-19
VIDEO: 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., four additional deaths

VIDEO: 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., four additional deaths

Workers at a second poultry processing facility in B.C. have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday. Two workers at Superior Poultry Processors Ltd. in Coquitlam have the virus, she said.
Powell River man and woman face charges after grocery story incident

Powell River man and woman face charges after grocery story incident

Force had to be used to subdue individual; RCMP seek cellphone video
School district in Powell River region cancels public board meetings

School district in Powell River region cancels public board meetings

COVID-19 results in two online in camera meetings
City of Powell River cancels Canada Day event

City of Powell River cancels Canada Day event

Willingdon Beach celebration one of several big events shelved
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Cadet campers; Waive fees
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP staff sergeant Rod Wiebe has issued a statement on the Nova Scotia shootings: "Our heartfelt condolences go out to all the families that lost loved ones in the tragic events of April 18 and 19," stated Wiebe.
BC premier and environment minister comment on Earth Day 2020

BC premier and environment minister comment on Earth Day 2020

John Horgan and George Heyman release joint statement