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B.C. will move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan next week

B.C. will move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan next week

'We're hopeful that the modelling that we see next week will allow us to lift internal travel restrictions, and when I say internal, that means within Canada.'
City of Powell River reverses water bottling decision

City of Powell River reverses water bottling decision

Councillors vote for prohibition on bottling ground and surface water
Centre looks to improve brain injury rehabilitation

Centre looks to improve brain injury rehabilitation

June 19 is the National Day of Collaboration for Brain Injury Services and Supports
Committee considers fencing at Texada Island metal transfer station

Committee considers fencing at Texada Island metal transfer station

Recommendation to the qathet Regional District board is not to fence the facility
Province steps in to stop cuts to Earls Cove and other ferry routes

Province steps in to stop cuts to Earls Cove and other ferry routes

The provincial government is providing $180,000 in additional payments to BC Ferries in order to get the company to resume sailings that had been cut from the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay route and 10 other minor routes earlier this week.
Group in Powell River opposes pesticide application

Group in Powell River opposes pesticide application

Members are advocates for biodiversity, say tree plantations are vulnerable
Regional district to consider pilot project for purchasing practices

Regional district to consider pilot project for purchasing practices

Social procurement purchasing trial recommended
Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

The provincial government has launched a round-the-clock helpline for clinicians in need of addiction medicine support, while they treat patients.
Powell River school district seeks expansion of outdoor learning centre

Powell River school district seeks expansion of outdoor learning centre

Haywire Bay facility slated for waterfront enhancement, gazebo and amphitheatre
Majority of Canadians support universal basic income up to $30,000: poll

Majority of Canadians support universal basic income up to $30,000: poll

But two-thirds reject a tax hike and say rich should pay