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B.C.'s premier wants you bang pots and pans again

B.C.'s premier wants you bang pots and pans again

Premier John Horgan urges residents to make noise for a revived 7 p.m. cheer on BC Day for frontline health-care workers and those fighting B.C.'s wildfires.
Powell River Brain Injury Society receives provincial funding

Powell River Brain Injury Society receives provincial funding

Money will help support three programs
Government grant ‘a big help’ to Powell River Kings

Government grant ‘a big help’ to Powell River Kings

Money will help offset financial losses due to COVID-19
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. surge above 200

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. surge above 200

Province's number of active infections returns above 1,000 for first time since June 25.
Grants expected to improve internet speed and access on Texada Island

Grants expected to improve internet speed and access on Texada Island

Gillies Bay Internet Society to receive provincial funding for upgrades
BCCDC: One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from July 18 to 24

BCCDC: One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from July 18 to 24

Reporting period follows five consecutive weeks with no coronavirus cases
Permissive tax exemption policy to be reviewed by City of Powell River Council

Permissive tax exemption policy to be reviewed by City of Powell River Council

Councillors to contemplate changes to granting tax-free status
Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

New mask mandate goes into effect at midnight in the Central Okanagan.
Fee changes recommended for Powell River Recreation Complex

Fee changes recommended for Powell River Recreation Complex

Parks, recreation and culture bylaw will be before city council next month
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the last week include finding a missing man, a phone call scam and mischief outside an elementary school