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Service BC appointment bookings available online

Service BC appointment bookings available online

To reduce lineups, save time and make it easier to maintain physical distancing, Powell River area residents can now make an appointment online before visiting the Service BC location at 6944 Alberni Street.
Two BC universities make list of top ‘sugar baby’ schools in Canada

Two BC universities make list of top ‘sugar baby’ schools in Canada

According to the company, there are now over 350,000 sugar baby students across Canada.
Changes clarify emergency orders in BC

Changes clarify emergency orders in BC

Province is fine-tuning compliance and enforcement provisions
BC Ministry of Finance releases speculation and vacancy tax data

BC Ministry of Finance releases speculation and vacancy tax data

Data collected from the second year of the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) year show the tax is working to increase the long-term rental housing supply, according to BC Ministry of Finance.
Why Air Canada says it is using influencers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Why Air Canada says it is using influencers during the COVID-19 pandemic

While there currently isn't a law against travel outside of Canada during the pandemic, the federal government says you should avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice.
Recycling option available for fishing line in Powell River

Recycling option available for fishing line in Powell River

Receptacles stationed at north and south harbour
Pandemic stress can lead to impaired decision-making, breaking of health orders: expert

Pandemic stress can lead to impaired decision-making, breaking of health orders: expert

The chronic stress of life during a pandemic can make it tougher to make good decisions, such as following the province’s rules to avoid socializing with anyone outside your household or keeping yourself healthy, says a University of Victoria neurosc
North Island-Powell River MP to meet with fisheries minister

North Island-Powell River MP to meet with fisheries minister

Rachel Blaney will discuss need for plan for displaced fish farm workers with Bernadette Jordan
Average assessment up nine per cent in Powell River region

Average assessment up nine per cent in Powell River region

Homeowners will be receiving notices in the mail
British Columbians neglecting doctor visits in pandemic

British Columbians neglecting doctor visits in pandemic

Physicians create directory to ease access to health checks