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Four thousand vaccine doses expected for British Columbia

Four thousand vaccine doses expected for British Columbia

Four thousand vaccines are expected for the province in the first round of Pfizer vaccines available over the next few weeks. Premier John Horgan outlined the last ten months before giving way to science.
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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

RCMP seize more than 1,800 cannabis plants from industrial property
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Alcohol consumption spiked during spring lockdown: UVic study

Alcohol consumption spiked during spring lockdown: UVic study

British Columbians’ alcohol consumption has spiked during the pandemic, particularly during the spring lockdown, and UVic researchers are tracking to see whether the same will happen in the second wave.
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B.C. confirms 566 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 38,718

B.C. confirms 566 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 38,718

There have been 16 new COVID-19 related deaths
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Harbour rates under consideration in Powell River

Harbour rates under consideration in Powell River

City council gives first three readings to amendment bylaw
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Powell River City Council endorses BC step code

Powell River City Council endorses BC step code

Energy efficiency standard will be in place in January 2021.
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Council approves additional spending for Powell River Recreation Complex

Council approves additional spending for Powell River Recreation Complex

Facility upgrade requires more funds
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Telus to provide free mobile phone, discounted cell service to low-income seniors

Telus to provide free mobile phone, discounted cell service to low-income seniors

As many as 2.2 million low-income seniors could qualify to get better connected to their community through a new program launched by Telus across the country Tuesday.
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BC confirms 2,020 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 38,152

BC confirms 2,020 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 38,152

35 new COVID-19 related deaths in the province over the weekend
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B.C. restrictions on gatherings to continue through Christmas holidays

B.C. restrictions on gatherings to continue through Christmas holidays

The province has extended a ban on all social gatherings and events, including in homes, until Jan. 8, continuing existing restrictions throughout the Christmas season. Provincial health officer Dr.
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