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North Island-Powell River MP calls for more support for seniors

North Island-Powell River MP calls for more support for seniors

Rachel Blaney requests increases in payments
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City of Powell River applies to fund property strategy

City of Powell River applies to fund property strategy

Professional study will inventory city-owned land
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PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

While there has been some improvement in the supply of personal protective equipment for those working in B.C.
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City of Powell River Council gives first three readings to tax penalty bylaw

City of Powell River Council gives first three readings to tax penalty bylaw

Adjustment proposed due to COVID-19 pandemic
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City of Powell River flags fly at half-mast

City of Powell River flags fly at half-mast

Display recognizes Nova Scotia shootings
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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