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B.C. launches measles immunization catch-up program

B.C. launches measles immunization catch-up program

The program will run from April to June with the goal of reaching a 95 per cent immunization rate province-wide
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 14 to 20, 2019.
B.C. prepares for wildfire season as residents urged to protect property

B.C. prepares for wildfire season as residents urged to protect property

British Columbia's forests minister says the province is preparing for the wildfire season with some new strategies
Bus cameras catch lawbreakers in Powell River

Bus cameras catch lawbreakers in Powell River

Evidence leads to six charges against drivers since installation on school buses
BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

The BC Coroners Service is reporting a steep drop in illicit drug overdose deaths and fentanyl-detected deaths in two updated reports. There were 90 suspected drug overdose deaths in January 2019, according to a news release.
Dead Boat Society calls for inventory of derelict boats in qathet Regional District

Dead Boat Society calls for inventory of derelict boats in qathet Regional District

Group is hoping to remove marine debris from coast including areas around Powell River
Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

The Bank of Canada is inviting people to touch the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond to check out new security features. You can check all your polymer notes in the same way—feel, look and flip: Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note.
An ocean of plastic changes everything — even what we eat

An ocean of plastic changes everything — even what we eat

Nanaimo-bound expedition is trying to find out how tiny creatures that mistakenly dine on microplastics could affect the survival of wild salmon
Federal, provincial governments commit $143M to salmon fund

Federal, provincial governments commit $143M to salmon fund

The federal and provincial government have teamed up to commit $143 million over the next five years to protect and restore wild salmon stocks — some of which are in danger of collapse.
UPDATED: Sino Bright School withdraws from land deal in Powell River

UPDATED: Sino Bright School withdraws from land deal in Powell River

Owners send letter outlining concerns