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‘Don’t pass around drinks, smokes, tokes and vapes,’ says B.C.’s ‘Good Times Guide’

‘Don’t pass around drinks, smokes, tokes and vapes,’ says B.C.’s ‘Good Times Guide’

Online guide offers tips to avoid spreading COVID-19
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qathet board chair reports on recent and current initiatives

qathet board chair reports on recent and current initiatives

Regional district has been active, according to Patrick Brabazon
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Three small wildfires reported in Powell River region

Three small wildfires reported in Powell River region

Lightning strikes cause fires
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qathet regional emergency operations centre issues warning

qathet regional emergency operations centre issues warning

Safe behaviours urged over long weekend
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Report on drowning says many overestimate swimming ability, engage in risky behaviour

Report on drowning says many overestimate swimming ability, engage in risky behaviour

As warm weather beckons and staycations kick into high gear this long weekend, officials are warning about potential drownings due to risky behaviour such as cliff jumping and swimmer inexperience on the province’s rivers and lakes. The B.C.
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BC finance minister releases statement on federal extension of commercial rent assistance

BC finance minister releases statement on federal extension of commercial rent assistance

Provincial minister of finance Carole James has released the following statement on the extension of Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program: “The BC government welcomes the federal government’s decision to extend the Canada Emergency C
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Mysterious salmonella poisonings traced to this U.S. vegetable

Mysterious salmonella poisonings traced to this U.S. vegetable

British Columbia among five provinces warned to avoid U.S.-sourced red onions in all its forms.
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City of Powell River awards wastewater contract

City of Powell River awards wastewater contract

Associated Engineering chosen to provide oversight services for liquid waste treatment plant
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Province targets switch to 100 per cent electric-vehicle sales

Province targets switch to 100 per cent electric-vehicle sales

Regulations set phased-in annual requirements for automakers
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Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

B.C.’s Health Ministry is under fire for its plans to reinstate a 90-day waiting period for medical coverage and to cut off some temporary foreign workers as of Saturday.
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