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qathet Regional District to revisit land use study

qathet Regional District to revisit land use study

Report recommends more regulation in rural areas
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qathet Regional District asks potential visitors to stay away

qathet Regional District asks potential visitors to stay away

Board chair expresses concern about upcoming May long weekend
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Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
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COVID-19 survey available online for Powell River area residents

COVID-19 survey available online for Powell River area residents

All BC residents urged to participate
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 7 to 13, 2020.
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First responders attend to car accident in Powell River

First responders attend to car accident in Powell River

Traffic halted at Manson Avenue and Barnet Street
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North Island-Powell River MP calls retiree income boost insufficient

North Island-Powell River MP calls retiree income boost insufficient

Increases should be permanent, says Rachel Blaney
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Canada could soon see human trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Canada could soon see human trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Using technology developed in Canada and China, it was the first candidate vaccine in the world to make it to Phase 2 human clinical trials. However, before any trials begin in Canada, the vaccine would need approval from Health Canada.
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Premier releases statement on International Nurses Day

Premier releases statement on International Nurses Day

BC premier John Horgan released the following statement on May 12 to recognize International Nurses Day: "Today is International Nurses Day, and in appreciation of BC nurses, the province is proud to proclaim May 11 to 17 as Nursing Week to recognize
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Travel on long weekend only if essential: B.C. Ferries

Travel on long weekend only if essential: B.C. Ferries

In the run-up to the Victoria Day long weekend, B.C. Ferries is reminding people to avoid non-essential travel in its bid to keep staff and passengers safe from COVID-19. “Many communities served by B.C.
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