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Business owner shares evacuation experience due to suspicious object found on City of Powell River sidewalk

Business owner shares evacuation experience due to suspicious object found on City of Powell River sidewalk

Device was later detonated in a safe area by an RCMP explosive disposal unit
Delegation outlines concerns about conversations regarding name change for Powell River

Delegation outlines concerns about conversations regarding name change for Powell River

Resident opposes renaming request
Poll: qathet respondents split over vaccination for five to 11 years olds

Poll: qathet respondents split over vaccination for five to 11 years olds

Just over 50 per cent in favour of vaccinating their young children
COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

Numbers of new and active COVID-19 infections are also in a steady decline.
Health centre on Texada Island closes due to flooding

Health centre on Texada Island closes due to flooding

Effect of inclement weather alters appointment locations
B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

Vaccines already approved in U.S., Israel
Let’s Talk Trash: Grandma knew best

Let’s Talk Trash: Grandma knew best

It turns out that in many ways our grandparents and great-grandparents knew how to while away the darker days without casting a heavy shadow on the planet
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA provides overview of legislative session

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA provides overview of legislative session

Nicholas Simons comments on COVID-19 vaccinations, old growth forests, freedom of information legislation and the premier’s health
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

B.C. ICUs have not had fewer COVID-19 patients since September 1.
Viewpoint: Are salmon farms polluting the ocean?

Viewpoint: Are salmon farms polluting the ocean?

In my opinion, fish farms are animal cruelty and should be abolished. ~ Klara Lossau