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New U.K. variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Island Health region

New U.K. variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Island Health region

A new, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant that has spread across the United Kingdom has been confirmed in B.C., involving a person who lives on Vancouver Island. It is the province’s first case of a person infected with the U.K. variant.
On-site immunization occurring at six care homes in VCH region

On-site immunization occurring at six care homes in VCH region

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) started administering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at six long-term care homes in the health region two days before Christmas.
Powell River city council hears report on dormant corporation

Powell River city council hears report on dormant corporation

Shell company highlighted by director of properties, development and communications
B.C. Ferries women engineers file discrimination complaint

B.C. Ferries women engineers file discrimination complaint

All 16 of the female engineers working in the B.C. Ferries fleet have filed a human-rights complaint against their employer, claiming gender-based discrimination.
B.C. expects 792,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by March

B.C. expects 792,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by March

The province expects to receive 792,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by March to vaccinate long-term care home staff, residents and essential visitors. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.
Councillors in Powell River receive airport study

Councillors in Powell River receive airport study

Master plan provides a 25-year plan for the facility
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for December 17 to 23, 2020.
Tax exemption for Catalyst invalid, says Powell River resident

Tax exemption for Catalyst invalid, says Powell River resident

George Orchiston believes bylaw not in compliance with Community Charter
qathet Regional District reviews management of waste

qathet Regional District reviews management of waste

qathet Regional District has received an update of its solid waste management plan and the regional board approved costs associated with the 2021 solid waste management plan.
Telus requests support from qathet Regional District

Telus requests support from qathet Regional District

Board directors asked to send correspondence to government funders