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B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

Feedback being accepted online or over the phone until Sept. 30, B.C's seniors advocate announces
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Lease endorsed for Powell River museum

Lease endorsed for Powell River museum

Agreement with city will have four-year term
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BC Ferries wants ideas to “create a more efficient and pleasurable experience” for Coast travellers

BC Ferries wants ideas to “create a more efficient and pleasurable experience” for Coast travellers

BC Ferries says it wants to engage with residents of the Sunshine Coast in an effort to “explore ways to deliver the best ferry travel possible.” In a release announcing the Aug.
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Powell River, qathet Regional District and Tla’amin Nation seek input on housing needs

Powell River, qathet Regional District and Tla’amin Nation seek input on housing needs

City of Powell River, qathet Regional District and Tla’amin Nation are seeking community input for a regional housing needs assessment.
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Daily 'health checks' will be 'first line of defence' for B.C. schools

Daily 'health checks' will be 'first line of defence' for B.C. schools

"Every single day, every student, every adult who goes into the school, has to be assessed."
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Dr. Henry addresses calls to increase limits at gatherings: 'We are staying at 50'

Dr. Henry addresses calls to increase limits at gatherings: 'We are staying at 50'

"The answer is simply no."
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Study for emergency services site in Powell River requires funding

Study for emergency services site in Powell River requires funding

Potential facility location needs research
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City council briefs: inclusion Powell River permit; Development cost bylaw

City council briefs: inclusion Powell River permit; Development cost bylaw

Approves permit City of Powell River Council has approved a development variance permit for a property owned by inclusion Powell River (iPR), in Cranberry, on Artaban Street.
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Public health alert: Peaches recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Public health alert: Peaches recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

B.C. Green Party supporters had a chance to hear from the three contenders for the party’s leadership Aug. 21 during a Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding association online debate.
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