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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
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qathet Regional Board votes on 911 assessment

qathet Regional Board votes on 911 assessment

Cost of emergency dispatch service in Powell River region will likely increase
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B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

203,193 B.C. residents have had at least one dose of a vaccine, for an average of 2,639 people per day during the roll-out.
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BC homeowner grant to be processed by the province, not City of Powell River

BC homeowner grant to be processed by the province, not City of Powell River

Grant application changes for municipalities, streamlining process
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Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Event held to support protesters involved in Fairy Creek blockade
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City of Powell River to consider rehabilitation plan for recreation complex

City of Powell River to consider rehabilitation plan for recreation complex

Finance committee hears about phased opportunity to rejuvenate multipurpose facility
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 25 to March 3, 2021.
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Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts adapts to COVID protocols

Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts adapts to COVID protocols

Cultural event has different look for 2021; live-streaming concerts to come
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B.C. records two more COVID-19 deaths, as vaccination roll-out stays slow

B.C. records two more COVID-19 deaths, as vaccination roll-out stays slow

Only 7,501 vaccine doses administered in past day, as total number of British Columbians vaccinated approaches 200,000.
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Powell River resident questions city spending

Powell River resident questions city spending

Finance committee reviews correspondence regarding services
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