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Teachers in Powell River pleased with COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Teachers in Powell River pleased with COVID-19 vaccination rollout

A number of job categories will qualify for coronavirus vaccine
City of Powell River looks at revisions to in camera policy

City of Powell River looks at revisions to in camera policy

Staff looking at how minutes and documentation are dealt with
New COVID-19 infections remain high in B.C. as province reveals vaccination details

New COVID-19 infections remain high in B.C. as province reveals vaccination details

Health officials detected 622 infections in the past day, while eight more people have died from the virus.
Powell River city council questioned about Catalyst revitalization

Powell River city council questioned about Catalyst revitalization

Resident writes letter regarding legitimacy of tax exemption
Powell River's blackberry festival cancelled for 2021

Powell River's blackberry festival cancelled for 2021

Marine Area Business Association hopes to resume event in 2022
Cyberattack causes delay in ICBC's COVID-19 rebate cheque deliveries

Cyberattack causes delay in ICBC's COVID-19 rebate cheque deliveries

No sign of information was obtained during the attack, according to ICBC.
Variant-strain COVID-19 cases in B.C. jump significantly

Variant-strain COVID-19 cases in B.C. jump significantly

B.C. records 498 new cases and four deaths in the past 24 hours.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 11 to 17, 2021.
Province raises income, disability assistance rates by $175 a month

Province raises income, disability assistance rates by $175 a month

Cost to government will be $400 million per year
Walking the talk: Mother and son trek 115 km for climate change fundraiser

Walking the talk: Mother and son trek 115 km for climate change fundraiser

Residents walk Sunshine Coast Highway to raise $30,000