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North Island-Powell River MP discusses residential schools with elementary students

North Island-Powell River MP discusses residential schools with elementary students

Rachel Blaney addresses difficult questions from young pupils
COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

Daily new cases of COVID-19 are ticking back up in B.C., despite 40% being fully vaccinated
B.C. restaurants can now send cocktails-to-go with takeout, delivery orders

B.C. restaurants can now send cocktails-to-go with takeout, delivery orders

British Columbia joins Alberta and Ontario in allowing pre-mixed drinks.
BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 27 to July 3

BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 27 to July 3

Reporting period is third in a row with no coronavirus cases
Powell River resident organizes fundraiser for Lytton fire survivors

Powell River resident organizes fundraiser for Lytton fire survivors

Gift card drive will help displaced people get what they need
Feds, B.C. cut deal for $10/day childcare within five years

Feds, B.C. cut deal for $10/day childcare within five years

Deal reaffirms previous promises from federal, provincial governments
BC SPCA launches photo contest to capture beauty of local wildlife

BC SPCA launches photo contest to capture beauty of local wildlife

Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their images of fascinating creatures to the BC SPCA
Tla’amin Nation undertakes Canada goose harvest for food and ceremonial purposes

Tla’amin Nation undertakes Canada goose harvest for food and ceremonial purposes

Harvest permitted and approved by Canadian Wildlife Service, says conservation officer
No new COVID-19 deaths or outbreaks in B.C.

No new COVID-19 deaths or outbreaks in B.C.

Fifty-nine new coronavirus infections in B.C. since Tuesday, no deaths