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Powell River hospital renamed

WEBThe former Powell River General Hospital is now called qathet General Hospital. The new name was announced Monday, after being suggested in 2021 by the …

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Island Health unveils improved Indigenous health care system

WEBIsland Health says they will be implementing a new voluntary Indigenous self-identity program (ISI) at all health facilities to tailor patient health needs according …

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Province expanding registry to connect patients with practitioners

WEBThe B.C. government is expanding the health connect registry so it’s easier for patients to find a family doctor. The registry was being tested in certain communities but …

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New housing option on the way for seniors

WEBA new project underway to build a 76 suite seniors village called Coastal Breeze Village. The Village will be located on Joyce Avenue next to the hospital and the …

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Public engagement begins regarding possible name change for …

WEBTla’amin Nation, the City of Powell River, the possible name change joint working group and a community accord committee are asking for public input about the …

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Dialysis unit at Powell River hospital expanding to meet demand

WEBThe Powell River General Hospital’s community dialysis unit is doubling in capacity. Vancouver Coastal Health says this is being done to meet increasing patient …

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Powell River receives 20 housing spaces for addictions, mental …

WEBB.C. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson announces funding for Powell River for complex-care housing spaces on Friday, May 20, 2022. The …

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Diversifying Powell River's economy, generating revenue part of

WEBIn this provided photo, CaroleAnn Leishman is one of three candidates running for mayor. The two-term councillor says she would like to diversify Powell …

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Tla’amin Nation opens 24 new accessible housing units

WEBTwenty-four new accessible housing units will benefit elders and citizens of the Tla’amin Nation. The housing called ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye (Klah Klah Hay Ayeh) or Elder’s …

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Tla’amin Nation, BC SPCA sign agreement to solidify partnership

WEBTla’amin Nation and the BC SPCA Powell River are taking their partnership to a new level. They recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This expresses a …

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‘Walk-in Wednesday’ launches at Powell River COVID-19 clinic

WEBVaccine (Photo: First Nations Health Authority/Twitter) Today’s the day the government has set aside for a COVID-19 vaccination blitz. ‘Walk-in Wednesday’ kicks …

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City agrees to sell property to craft cannabis company

WEBFriday, Jun. 18th, 2021. The city has accepted a property purchase offer from a craft cannabis company, to build a pot production plant in Powell River. The deal will see …

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qathet nurse recognized by BC Centre of Substance Use

WEBThursday, Apr. 27th, 2023. (Supplied by qRD) A qathet nurse’s contributions to substance use care is B.C. is being honoured by the BC Centre on Substance Use. According to …

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Drop-in COVID vaccine clinics now available for Powell River youth

WEBIt’s now even easier for Powell River youth between the ages of 12 and 17 to get their first dose of a COVID vaccine. Anyone born between 2004 and 2009 […]

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Powell River's Miklat Recovery House gets a funding boost from …

WEBThe ongoing pandemic has been tough on treatment and recovery providers across the province, so the B.C. government is stepping up to help. A total of eight …

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Tragedy strikes Powell River doctor’s family

WEBFriday, May. 6th, 2022. (GoFundMe/Danielle Lessor via Vista Radio) An unspeakable tragedy has struck the family of a Powell River doctor. Danielle Lessor’s husband, …

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Lift Community Services opens winter shelter as homeless …

WEBA winter shelter has been opened by Lift Community Services as Powell River sees an increase in homelessness. The shelter is located next to the CRC on …

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‘You can’t always see homelessness’ says Campbell River …

WEBHomelessness is an ongoing concern for many across Vancouver Island. Thanks to Point in Time counts, we have been able to see just how many people are …

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