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MAP: Track the coronavirus outbreak

MAP: Track the coronavirus outbreak

The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV is thought to have made the jump to humans in a Wuhan seafood market, where live, wild animals are kept in close proximity with food.
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North Island-Powell River MP says government owes hundreds of millions of dollars to veterans

North Island-Powell River MP says government owes hundreds of millions of dollars to veterans

Rachel Blaney says she hears from frustrated veterans
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Coronavirus fears could lead to online scams for face masks, says B.C. watchdog

Coronavirus fears could lead to online scams for face masks, says B.C. watchdog

A growing demand for surgical face masks in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak could lead to online shopping scams, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
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BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River round trip due to high winds

BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River round trip due to high winds

Salish Eagle remains in dock
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WHO declares coronavirus international "public health emergency"

WHO declares coronavirus international "public health emergency"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has today declared the China-based coronavirus outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern.” The WHO announcement came after an emergency committee reconvened Thursday in Geneva.
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Live-fire training lab arrives in Lund

Live-fire training lab arrives in Lund

Northside Volunteer Fire Department members will benefit from access to unit
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Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts requests qathet Regional District funds

Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts requests qathet Regional District funds

Director suggests postponing grant allocation to organization
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Witness describes fire at Powell River farm

Witness describes fire at Powell River farm

Caretaker alerted fire department in early morning hours of January 25
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You can now nominate Terry Fox to be on the $5 note

You can now nominate Terry Fox to be on the $5 note

The Bank of Canada launched a public consultation today (Wednesday) to ask Canadians what icon they’d like to see on the next $5 bill.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 23 to 29, 2020.
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