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North Island-Powell River MP calls for money for veterans organizations

North Island-Powell River MP calls for money for veterans organizations

Veterans are struggling to access supports, says Rachel Blaney
North Island-Powell River MP calls for business support

North Island-Powell River MP calls for business support

Businesses struggling during COVID-19 pandemic, says Rachel Blaney
Powell River Recreation Complex study recommends upgrades

Powell River Recreation Complex study recommends upgrades

Projects would result in long-term cost savings, according to city staff report
Giant hornet stings like ‘red-hot thumbtacks,’ says Island man who knows first-hand

Giant hornet stings like ‘red-hot thumbtacks,’ says Island man who knows first-hand

A Nanaimo man stung at least seven times by Asian giant hornets likens it to having “red-hot thumbtacks being driven into the flesh,” while another Island man compares a sting to being hit in the chest.
qathet Regional District board censures director

qathet Regional District board censures director

Resolution stipulates disapproval and expected conduct
City of Powell River gets break on borrowing for liquid waste treatment plant

City of Powell River gets break on borrowing for liquid waste treatment plant

Debt has 1.99 per cent interest rate, lower than expected
qathet Regional District passes code of conduct

qathet Regional District passes code of conduct

Document establishes rules for meetings, assemblies, and people attending
Hundreds of BC hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Hundreds of BC hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says some sectors won't reopen until they're confident they can operate safely
City of Powell River Council receives financial plan details

City of Powell River Council receives financial plan details

Budget needs to be adopted by May 15
Full 90-day prescription fills return as supply concerns ease

Full 90-day prescription fills return as supply concerns ease

The BC Pharmacy Association says pressures on the country’s prescription drug supply is easing and “where possible, pharmacists who now have adequate supplies are dispensing the full 90-day supply of medications patients would traditionally receive.