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Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 23 to 29, 2020.

Government impostor scams have become more diverse and sophisticated, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), with scammers using “fear and intimidation” tactics to get victims to turn over personal information or money.

Most students will be able to return to the classroom this September as the province emerges further from the COVID-19 pandemic, but school will not be quite the same. Minister of Education Rob Fleming and provincial health officer Dr.

What happens when our winter flu season meets the COVID-19 pandemic? Health officials in Canada are hoping they don’t have to find out. Provincial and territorial governments, including B.C.

Powell River-based Lift Community Services of qathet is one of seven new coastal community organizations offering Resilience BC services.

Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department contains and puts out large blaze at Augusta Recycling

Company asks travellers to wear face coverings, stay in their vehicles and practice physical distancing

Warmer temperatures can lead to injuries from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says WorkSafeBC

Ferries CEO tells Chamber plans for a second ferry are now on hold

A fire erupted at Augusta Recyclers on July 27. Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene and was on site until the early morning hours of July 28.