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Powell River Chamber of Commerce proposes partnership with city

Powell River Chamber of Commerce proposes partnership with city

Plan would add $40 to business licences
B.C. pharmacists push immunization after Vancouver measles outbreak

B.C. pharmacists push immunization after Vancouver measles outbreak

Community pharmacists in B.C. have joined a chorus of health officials urging residents to get vaccinated after a recent outbreak of measles in Vancouver, just as two more cases were confirmed Friday. The B.C.
RCMP staff sergeant calls Powell River a safe community

RCMP staff sergeant calls Powell River a safe community

Drug investigations increase; mental health complaints up in 2018
Recommendations on seniors’ care not implemented 7 years after report: ombudsperson

Recommendations on seniors’ care not implemented 7 years after report: ombudsperson

B.C. ombudsperson Jay Chalke is calling on the B.C. government and health authorities to act on recommendations for improving seniors care made seven years ago, saying he’s “dismayed and discouraged” by the lack of action.
Green Moustache finalizing deal to put healthy vending machines into B.C. hospitals

Green Moustache finalizing deal to put healthy vending machines into B.C. hospitals

Pilot project will see first all-vegan vending machine installed at Lions Gate Hospital
Washington legislature clerk questions ‘work-related’ trip by Lenz and James

Washington legislature clerk questions ‘work-related’ trip by Lenz and James

The clerk of the Washington state legislature said he thought it “a bit odd” that two senior B.C.
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA gives provincial budget thumbs up

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA gives provincial budget thumbs up

Government eliminates student loan interest, commits funds to social programs
Speaker’s office seeks fast review of legislature officials’ actions

Speaker’s office seeks fast review of legislature officials’ actions

The retired jurist tasked with reviewing whether clerk Craig James and sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz have engaged in misconduct should report back within weeks, not months, so that MLAs can decide whether the two senior legislative officers should conti
Province awards grant for Powell River senior’s guide

Province awards grant for Powell River senior’s guide

Ministry of Health funds creation of age-friendly resource book
BC Ferries restores Powell River routes

BC Ferries restores Powell River routes

Service cuts made in 2017 will be added to schedule
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