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Southern resident killer whales returning later to Salish Sea in ‘drastic’ change

Southern resident killer whales returning later to Salish Sea in ‘drastic’ change

Southern resident killer whales made their first appearance in the Salish Sea on Canada Day after more than two months with only a brief sighting off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

People in small Vancouver Island communities are worried that American tourists are flouting border restrictions and could spread COVID-19.
City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

Businesses can apply for sidewalk space
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms COVID-19 in Powell River

Vancouver Coastal Health confirms COVID-19 in Powell River

Medical health officer will be hosting Facebook session to answer questions from community members
North Island-Powell River MP calls for ferry review

North Island-Powell River MP calls for ferry review

Rachel Blaney supports workers on staffing levels
VCH to host online COVID-19 session for Powell River, Sunshine Coast

VCH to host online COVID-19 session for Powell River, Sunshine Coast

Medical health officer Dr. Geoff McKee will speak about pandemic
Medical health officer reveals COVID-19 data for Sunshine Coast in advance of FAQ

Medical health officer reveals COVID-19 data for Sunshine Coast in advance of FAQ

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) medical health officer Geoff McKee said he could now provide local numbers on the prevalence of COVID-19 cases on the Lower Sunshine Coast, in advance of a public Q&A session planned for July 7.
Group proposes regional youth council for Sunshine Coast

Group proposes regional youth council for Sunshine Coast

Meetings would be difficult to organize, say qathet Regional District directors
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Provides support for Outdoor Learning Centre; Responds to Sunshine Coast Tourism requests; Supports Savary barge renewal; Provides money to Savary land trust
Powell River RCMP begins CounterAttack program

Powell River RCMP begins CounterAttack program

Police will be watching for impaired drivers