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Pandemic update: first community death recorded

BC now has 970 confirmed COVID-19 cases, but roughly half have recovered

Mar 30, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

qathet regional district closes playgrounds

All regional parks will remain open

Mar 29, 2020 10:21 AM Read more >

March 28, 2020 - Powell River physician update on COVID-19

How are we doing as a region? While the vast majority of local residents are taking important precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we can still do more as a community and region to protect each other and ourselves.

Mar 28, 2020 9:28 PM Read more >

Backyard burning suspended within city limits

Failure to comply can result in fines

Mar 27, 2020 3:22 PM Read more >

Powell River city council receives information on COVID-19

Manager of emergency services provides update

Mar 27, 2020 3:19 PM Read more >

Feds announce small business support

Initiatives in place to deal with COVID-19 crisis

Mar 27, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Powell River terminal building shuts down

Airport however, remains operational

Mar 26, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

New ferry conducting trials in area

Island Discovery will be tested on local routes

Mar 26, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

Defining social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine

If you’re in self-isolation, it’s OK to step outside, but don’t go shopping

Mar 26, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

City and school district playgrounds off limits

Closures for play areas announced

Mar 25, 2020 6:13 PM Read more >

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