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

News Patrick Grapes - March 26, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 26, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 26, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 25, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 25, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 24, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 23, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 20, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 20, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 19, 2020

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

News Patrick Grapes - March 19, 2020

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