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VIDEO: Powell River's PRISMA amends plans for 2021 event

VIDEO: Powell River's PRISMA amends plans for 2021 event

Students will not be coming here this summer
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Here are the answers to the top 5 most asked COVID-19 vaccine questions from ImmunizeBC

Here are the answers to the top 5 most asked COVID-19 vaccine questions from ImmunizeBC

Can I choose which brand and type of vaccine I receive? Is it safe for me to receive the vaccine if I am recovering from another illness? These questions and many more have been answered by ImmunizeBC
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Provincial emergency alerting planned for today

Provincial emergency alerting planned for today

Biannual test will take place at 1:55 pm
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Route 3 ferry traffic up 20% last weekend

Route 3 ferry traffic up 20% last weekend

From April 30 to May 2, traffic was up 20.6 per cent compared with the weekend prior.
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Film society continues push to buy theatre in Powell River

Film society continues push to buy theatre in Powell River

Purchase agreement with Patricia Entertainment Company extended to August 15
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With Accessibility Act introduced at legislature, Simons wants standards in place by end of 2022

With Accessibility Act introduced at legislature, Simons wants standards in place by end of 2022

Act's key purpose to set wheels in motion to establish accessibility standards
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B.C. records lowest number of people actively battling COVID-19 infections in five weeks

B.C. records lowest number of people actively battling COVID-19 infections in five weeks

Hospitalizations rose by 12 overnight, to 486 patients, with 173 of those in intensive care units. One more person has died from the virus in the province, raising the death toll to 1,597.
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Mayors, SCRD chair disappointed by BC Ferries trial cancellation

Mayors, SCRD chair disappointed by BC Ferries trial cancellation

Siegers takes to social media, expresses ‘disgust’ at some residents’ behaviour
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Paper machine starts rolling in Powell River

Paper machine starts rolling in Powell River

Catalyst mill is making saleable product
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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Approves audited financial statements; Supports telecommunications tower; Defers Shelter Point Park gates decision; Supports homelessness initiative
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