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North Island-Powell River MP to address universal health care during COVID-19

North Island-Powell River MP to address universal health care during COVID-19

Rachel Blaney will be part of a panel addressing global organization of 179 member national parliaments
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qathet Regional District to receive $424,000 safe restart grant

qathet Regional District to receive $424,000 safe restart grant

Province providing money for COVID-19 safe restart
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Some passengers 'can't unsee' these new BC Ferries mask policy signs

Some passengers 'can't unsee' these new BC Ferries mask policy signs

BC Ferries have been strict in requiring that passengers on board wear face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic – it even created new signage to promote the policy.
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Fish restocking proposed for Powell River area lakes

Fish restocking proposed for Powell River area lakes

Advocate preparing a proposal to be part of provincial program
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Another COVID vaccine appears to have high success rate

Another COVID vaccine appears to have high success rate

For the second Monday in a row, a pharmaceutical giant has announced advances in finding a COVID-19 vaccine. U.S.-based Moderna said Monday morning that its “vaccine candidate” had a 94.
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‘Don’t let people intimidate you’ about masks, says boss of young man killed by COVID

‘Don’t let people intimidate you’ about masks, says boss of young man killed by COVID

The narrative of some who are trying to downplay COVID-19 are that it only harms the elderly.
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B.C. teachers 'implore' premier to cut class sizes amid pandemic

B.C. teachers 'implore' premier to cut class sizes amid pandemic

The BC Teachers’ Federation is urging Premier John Horgan to reduce class sizes to no more than 15 people in response to their concern with growing cases of COVID-19 in the Fraser Health region.
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Seniors' advocates want national standards for care as COVID-19 surges

Seniors' advocates want national standards for care as COVID-19 surges

Seniors' advocates are calling for federal action to better protect vulnerable long-term care residents as COVID-19 cases escalate across the country.
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International student numbers down in Powell River

International student numbers down in Powell River

School District 47 experiences drop in enrolment
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Two retired firefighters help control exterior fire in Powell River

Two retired firefighters help control exterior fire in Powell River

Wildwood blaze extinguished with help from experienced residents
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