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Health-care worker first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in BC

Health-care worker first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in BC

In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, BC health minister Adrian Dix shared a photo of a woman with her sleeve rolled up at a nondescript table in a plain room
Application withdrawn for wood waste landfill north of Powell River

Application withdrawn for wood waste landfill north of Powell River

Landowner says false information was distributed about material contents
Powell River Kings appeal to regional district for support

Powell River Kings appeal to regional district for support

qathet committee of the whole rejects request from hockey team
First B.C. vaccinations to take place Tuesday; 49 deaths over weekend

First B.C. vaccinations to take place Tuesday; 49 deaths over weekend

The first COVID-19 vaccines are about to be administered in B.C. Nearly 4,000 doses are going to two clinics in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions, which have the greatest number of cases in the province.
More Canadians willing to take COVID-19 vaccine: Angus Reid survey

More Canadians willing to take COVID-19 vaccine: Angus Reid survey

Majority express confidence in federal government’s ability to effectively manage vaccine distribution
Aquatic centre reopens in Powell River

Aquatic centre reopens in Powell River

Facility at recreation complex closed in March due to COVID-19
Internet study outlined for qathet Regional District

Internet study outlined for qathet Regional District

Committee briefed on connectivity report
Monique Keiran: Get ready for the finest of meteor showers

Monique Keiran: Get ready for the finest of meteor showers

If it is clear and you don’t mind bundling up, head outdoors after dark and turn your face skywards. Wait for a few minutes for your eyes to adjust. You just might catch a falling star. OK, not a star.
A 52-year-old shipwreck fouls Nootka Sound waters

A 52-year-old shipwreck fouls Nootka Sound waters

A shipwreck more than a half century ago is coming back to haunt an area of ecological and cultural significance in Nootka Sound.
Slick observed from above Powell River harbour

Slick observed from above Powell River harbour

Powell River’s Canadian Coast Guard unit was called to assist in the mop-up of what appeared to be diesel fuel that was pumped from the bilge of a vessel in the south harbour, December 10, according to the coast guard.