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Powell River school district sends COVID-19 alert

Powell River school district sends COVID-19 alert

School District 47 has alerted parents, students and staff about a positive COVID-19 test involving a person at Henderson Elementary School in Powell River.
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998 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; premier warns of tougher measures if numbers don't drop

998 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; premier warns of tougher measures if numbers don't drop

The province will return to lockdown-like restrictions if the number of new COVID-19 cases does not go down, Premier John Horgan said Monday. “That’s the end result if we don’t start to see these numbers come down.” B.C.
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North Island-Powell River MP encourages Remembrance Day tributes

North Island-Powell River MP encourages Remembrance Day tributes

Remembrance Day can be recognized in many ways, says Rachel Blaney
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Social planning outlined at committee meeting in Powell River

Social planning outlined at committee meeting in Powell River

Regional social planner provides progress report
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Simons increases margin in final vote count

Simons increases margin in final vote count

Nicholas Simons will be sworn in soon for a fifth term as the NDP MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast. Elections BC completed the final vote count for the riding on Nov. 8 and Simons widened his lead with 12,701 votes, or 50.
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Future ferry sailings cancelled between Powell River and Comox

Future ferry sailings cancelled between Powell River and Comox

Crews to take part in safety training
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COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90 per cent success

COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90 per cent success

One of the global companies trialing vaccines for COVID-19 has announced a 90 per cent success rate.
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City of Powell River will consider bylaw amendment to govern water bottling

City of Powell River will consider bylaw amendment to govern water bottling

Council to review zoning change
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Canada has lost famed 'Jeopardy' icon Alex Trebek

Canada has lost famed 'Jeopardy' icon Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek, the Canadian-born host of iconic quiz show "Jeopardy!" has died and a nation is now in mourning. He was 80. Trebek developed into a daily presence in living rooms around the world during the 36 years he hosted the show.
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War Graves Commission invites Canadians to honour their war dead in Digital Remembrance

War Graves Commission invites Canadians to honour their war dead in Digital Remembrance

Encouraging Canadians to remember from home this year, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is launching #ShineOn, a digital remembrance campaign.
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