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Powell River doctors: COVID versus vaccines, considering relative risk

Powell River doctors: COVID versus vaccines, considering relative risk

Local physicians provide information on risks related to contracting coronavirus, as well as vaccine safety and reducing the spread
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Powell River renaming discussed at meeting between city, qathet Regional District and Tla'amin Nation

Powell River renaming discussed at meeting between city, qathet Regional District and Tla'amin Nation

Three government assembly talks about origins of community’s name
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Viewpoint: Celebrating child care professionals

Viewpoint: Celebrating child care professionals

We have been reminded of many things in the world of early childhood education these past 14 months
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Two more deaths raise province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,650.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Dissecting plastics can be a challenge

Let’s Talk Trash: Dissecting plastics can be a challenge

Reduction before recycling and composting will accelerate how quickly we target zero waste goals.
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Cartoon: Rescuing the tourism industry

Cartoon: Rescuing the tourism industry

COVID-19 leaving major impact at all levels of tourism
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Don't get suckered by fake Census scammers

Don't get suckered by fake Census scammers

By now, most households across the country should have already received a letter in the mail concerning completion of their census questionnaire online.
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Bus service to resume between Powell River and Vancouver

Bus service to resume between Powell River and Vancouver

Passengers will be able to ride from Lund to Langdale to access connections
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Capital projects outlined at Powell River board of education meeting

Capital projects outlined at Powell River board of education meeting

School district has funding for improvements to buildings
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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

14 more people die from COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days, including one in 40s, one in 50s.
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