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COVID-19 ‘is our new normal,’ says VCH director

COVID-19 ‘is our new normal,’ says VCH director

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) director Gerry Latham said she is trying to get as many staff on vacation before more cases of COVID-19 hit the Sunshine Coast. She had expected to have two months of reprieve from the virus but isn’t so sure anymore.
Police check points out in force this B.C. Day long weekend

Police check points out in force this B.C. Day long weekend

Drivers are being warned this long weekend to avoid drinking and driving, with police CounterAttack road checks out in force. On average, four people are killed and 620 people injured in 2,200 crashes across the province over the B.C. long weekend.
Warmer weather leads to B.C. wildfire warning

Warmer weather leads to B.C. wildfire warning

The return of hot temperatures this week has led to the BC Wildfire Service to warn everyone once more about the tinder dry conditions in our forests.
Canada Revenue Agency extends tax payment deadline

Canada Revenue Agency extends tax payment deadline

Anyone who owes the Canadian government taxes now have until the end of September to pay them. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says the new tax payment deadline has been extended to Sept. 30.
City of Powell River's annual audit reports no concerns

City of Powell River's annual audit reports no concerns

Auditor makes report to finance committee
School District 47 works toward restart framework in Powell River

School District 47 works toward restart framework in Powell River

Province announces back to school plan
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 23 to 29, 2020.
Government impostor scams 'constantly evolving,' says BBB

Government impostor scams 'constantly evolving,' says BBB

Government impostor scams have become more diverse and sophisticated, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), with scammers using “fear and intimidation” tactics to get victims to turn over personal information or money.
Back to school in September, but teachers union says more time needed on plan

Back to school in September, but teachers union says more time needed on plan

Most students will be able to return to the classroom this September as the province emerges further from the COVID-19 pandemic, but school will not be quite the same. Minister of Education Rob Fleming and provincial health officer Dr.
Flu vaccine orders up amid COVID fears

Flu vaccine orders up amid COVID fears

What happens when our winter flu season meets the COVID-19 pandemic? Health officials in Canada are hoping they don’t have to find out. Provincial and territorial governments, including B.C.