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North Island-Powell River MP participates in emergency legislation

North Island-Powell River MP participates in emergency legislation

Rachel Blaney tapped as NDP's lead on accountability measures
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FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC has received interim approval from the BC Utilities Commission to implement its COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund , a program that provides new support measures for residential and small business customers who are facing financial challenges a
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Powell River council passes borrowing bylaw

Powell River council passes borrowing bylaw

Money might be needed during COVID-19 pandemic
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Powell River mayor expresses pride in COVID-19 response

Powell River mayor expresses pride in COVID-19 response

Easter weekend will be difficult, says Dave Formosa
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Resource-recovery centre takes shape in Powell River

Resource-recovery centre takes shape in Powell River

Work begins on first phase of project
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Long-term care workers limited to one facility only under new rules

Long-term care workers limited to one facility only under new rules

Health-care workers at long-term care and assisted-living homes will not be allowed to work at more than one facility during the COVID-19 outbreak, in an effort to help prevent the spread of the disease.
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BCLC extends expiry dates on lottery tickets

BCLC extends expiry dates on lottery tickets

Lottery players now have an additional six months to claim prizes for tickets that have an expiry date between March 17, 2020 and Sept. 17, 2020.
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qathet Regional District board directs staff to draft parks and greenspace policy

qathet Regional District board directs staff to draft parks and greenspace policy

Money being allocated this year to parkland acquisition
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UPDATED: BC Ferries cuts sailings, starts screening for COVID symptoms

UPDATED: BC Ferries cuts sailings, starts screening for COVID symptoms

Langdale sailings drop to six round-trips per day
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B.C. returnees with no self-isolation plan will be sent to quarantine site: premier

B.C. returnees with no self-isolation plan will be sent to quarantine site: premier

Those returning to B.C. by air or land are required to present a self-isolation plan to officials when they arrive, or face being sent to a quarantine site, says Premier John Horgan. “This self-isolation plan is not just a suggestion,” Horgan said.
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