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Pandemic stress can lead to impaired decision-making, breaking of health orders: expert

Pandemic stress can lead to impaired decision-making, breaking of health orders: expert

The chronic stress of life during a pandemic can make it tougher to make good decisions, such as following the province’s rules to avoid socializing with anyone outside your household or keeping yourself healthy, says a University of Victoria neurosc
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North Island-Powell River MP to meet with fisheries minister

North Island-Powell River MP to meet with fisheries minister

Rachel Blaney will discuss need for plan for displaced fish farm workers with Bernadette Jordan
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Average assessment up nine per cent in Powell River region

Average assessment up nine per cent in Powell River region

Homeowners will be receiving notices in the mail
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British Columbians neglecting doctor visits in pandemic

British Columbians neglecting doctor visits in pandemic

Physicians create directory to ease access to health checks
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Strong real estate sales continue in Powell River

Strong real estate sales continue in Powell River

Another record set in December 2020
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B.C. ban on social gatherings, events extended to Feb. 5 as COVID-19 cases jump

B.C. ban on social gatherings, events extended to Feb. 5 as COVID-19 cases jump

Public health orders banning events and gatherings that include more than one household and restricting sports activities are being extended until Feb. 5, after a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.
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UPDATED: Langdale bypass open after roadwork

UPDATED: Langdale bypass open after roadwork

Drivers can access the Langdale bypass now that work to replace a culvert has finished. The section of Highway 101 west of Langdale between Marine Drive and Stewart Road reopened Saturday, Jan. 9 at 3:30 p.m., according to Capilano Highway Services.
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Group gathers in Powell River to protest agricultural legislation in India

Group gathers in Powell River to protest agricultural legislation in India

Community provides support for farmers
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Wait to complete all surgeries delayed due to COVID-19 could take 22 months

Wait to complete all surgeries delayed due to COVID-19 could take 22 months

90 per cent of those who had surgery postponed in BC during the first wave of the pandemic have now had surgery, says government
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Section of Highway 101 closed due to rain damage

Section of Highway 101 closed due to rain damage

Recent heavy rains have damaged Highway 101 west of Langdale, forcing a road closure until Friday. “Drivers are advised that Highway 101 west of Langdale is closed in both directions between Marine Drive and Stewart Road,” said a Jan.
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