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Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

If you’re feeling a little bit slower these days, you might be able to blame it on biology. That’s because isolation is bad for the brain, says University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson. “People have trouble focusing.
Thousands sign petition seeking to limit access to Vancouver Island during pandemic

Thousands sign petition seeking to limit access to Vancouver Island during pandemic

An online petition seeking to limit access to Vancouver Island during the COVID-19 outbreak continues to gain momentum, despite a dramatic drop in B.C. Ferries traffic over the long weekend.
Busy ferries anger Coasters after advice against non-essential travel

Busy ferries anger Coasters after advice against non-essential travel

BC Ferries sailings to the Sunshine Coast have been busy since Thursday, with a least one overload reported, prompting a social media backlash from residents claiming the spike in traffic is mainly tourists and vacation property owners acting against
North Island-Powell River MP participates in emergency legislation

North Island-Powell River MP participates in emergency legislation

Rachel Blaney tapped as NDP's lead on accountability measures
FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC has received interim approval from the BC Utilities Commission to implement its COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund , a program that provides new support measures for residential and small business customers who are facing financial challenges a
Powell River council passes borrowing bylaw

Powell River council passes borrowing bylaw

Money might be needed during COVID-19 pandemic
Powell River mayor expresses pride in COVID-19 response

Powell River mayor expresses pride in COVID-19 response

Easter weekend will be difficult, says Dave Formosa
Resource-recovery centre takes shape in Powell River

Resource-recovery centre takes shape in Powell River

Work begins on first phase of project
Long-term care workers limited to one facility only under new rules

Long-term care workers limited to one facility only under new rules

Health-care workers at long-term care and assisted-living homes will not be allowed to work at more than one facility during the COVID-19 outbreak, in an effort to help prevent the spread of the disease.
BCLC extends expiry dates on lottery tickets

BCLC extends expiry dates on lottery tickets

Lottery players now have an additional six months to claim prizes for tickets that have an expiry date between March 17, 2020 and Sept. 17, 2020.