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BC doctors, pharmacists, and nurses: no proven COVID-19 treatment exists

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Do not take any unproven medicine in an attempt to fight COVID-19. This serious warning is coming from the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, the College of Physicians and...

Backyard burning ban in effect

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Backyard burning has been banned in Powell River. The city says this decision is because of the COVID-19 state of emergency, particularly as it concerns people with existing respiratory conditions. “For...

City closes Powell River Airport terminal building

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The City of Powell River has closed the airport terminal building until further notice. Despite the closure, the airport is still open and operating. The action is being taken as a...

More than 40 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, 10 more recoveries

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Another day brings dozens of more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 42 new positives today, bringing the grand total to 659. The...

Senate passes COVID-19 financial aid package for Canadians 

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The Senate has passed the $82-billion aid package that passed through the House of Commons shortly before 6:00 a.m. this morning meaning Canadians will soon have access to financial...

City telling people to stop flushing wet-wipes

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The city has a simple message for people living in Powell River. Stop flushing “wet-wipes” down the toilet. That includes the ones that say “flushable” on the package. Infrastructure Services Director...

BC announces 48 new COVID-19 cases, total is now 472

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British Columbia’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 472. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, announced 48 new ones this morning. This was her first update on...

Regional Emergency Operations Centre activated

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The qathet Regional District, Tla'amin Nation, and City of Powell River have activated a Regional Emergency Operations Centre. This is to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it continues to develop...

BC COVID-19 cases grow by 77

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The number of COVID-19 cases in British Columbia is up to 348. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 77...

Province announces 40 new COVID-19 cases

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The British Columbia government announced 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. That brings the provincial total to 271, 22...

Canada-U.S. border closing by tomorrow night

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will have the border closed to non-essential travel by Friday night. The...

State of emergency declared in B.C.

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British Columbia has declared a state of emergency, coordinating resources across all levels of government in response to the...

Canada closing U.S. border

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The border between Canada and the U.S will temporarily close. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he and U.S. President Donald...

Tax filing date pushed back

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The deadline for filing your taxes has been extended to June 1st. The federal finance minister made the announcement...

Banks defer mortgages

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Canada’s big banks have announced they will defer mortgage payments for up to six months for Canadians caught up...

Federal assistance announced for workers and employers

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an $82 billion financial aid package for families, employees and businesses. Employees who do...
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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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