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B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

Province also sets records for new daily vaccinations in past two days.
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Who’s Your Doggy? A silver lining for pandemic puppies

Who’s Your Doggy? A silver lining for pandemic puppies

How can we socialize a puppy, especially toward people, during a pandemic?
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Let’s Talk Trash: Growing like weeds, invasive plants

Let’s Talk Trash: Growing like weeds, invasive plants

Top invasives on the local hit list include knotweed, giant hogweed, ivy, broom, butterfly bush and blackberry
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Powell River residents propose backyard burning bylaw amendment

Powell River residents propose backyard burning bylaw amendment

City councillors receive written requests for recreational fires
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Vancouver Coastal Health vaccination site in Powell River requires public assistance

Vancouver Coastal Health vaccination site in Powell River requires public assistance

Clinic on upper floor of recreation complex needs volunteer help
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Editorial: Vaccination clinic in Powell River provides double the benefit

Editorial: Vaccination clinic in Powell River provides double the benefit

A combination of good weather outside, and socially distanced seating inside, is allowing residents in certain stages of the process to catch up, almost the way they would at one of the many festivals, sporting events or other community gatherings cancelled due to coronavirus.
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Powell River area survey solicits poverty reduction feedback

Powell River area survey solicits poverty reduction feedback

Organizers seek data for future research into planning and action program
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Water damage closes library in Powell River; chief librarian provides update

Water damage closes library in Powell River; chief librarian provides update

Leak connected to roof replacement work causes disruption
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New fishing season started April 1 in Powell River/Pacific region

New fishing season started April 1 in Powell River/Pacific region

Recreational fishing licences for tidal waters are now available for sale
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New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

Number of people vaccinated at least once in B.C. passes 700,000.
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