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Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Federal Government to make another 'major announcement' tomorrow regarding financial supports
Powell River Recreation Complex and public library are closed

Powell River Recreation Complex and public library are closed

City council is closely monitoring the situation, according to mayor
Powell River physicians’ steering committee monitoring COVID-19

Powell River physicians’ steering committee monitoring COVID-19

Doctors say that as a matter of course there are going to be cases
Coronavirus: How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it

Coronavirus: How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it

How is the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, spread? • Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.
City of Powell River cancelling events of more than 250 people

City of Powell River cancelling events of more than 250 people

Recreation complex remains open
Emergency services in Powell River receives queries on COVID-19

Emergency services in Powell River receives queries on COVID-19

Initiatives being made to protect first responders
Grant to address sharps disposal

Grant to address sharps disposal

Powell River program will result in community cleanup

School District 47 receives funding for school upgrades

School District 47 will be receiving more than $900,000 in provincial funding for school upgrade projects.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 5 to 11, 2020.
Spring break bus service cancelled to and from Powell River

Spring break bus service cancelled to and from Powell River

Sunshine Coast Connector makes service advisory