Feds issue air quality warning
Environment Canada issued an air quality warning Tuesday, August 1, for Powell River that will remain in effect until Thursday, August 3, as smoke from BC wildfires enters the area.
The warning states that individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.
Children, seniors and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk, states the warning.
Public is advised to stay indoors if they are having difficulty breathing, keep windows closed and use air conditioning, if possible, or go to a public place that is air-conditioned.
Contractors pass on park
The closing date for receiving bids on a park-development project at the southeast corner of Marine Avenue and Alberni Street has passed without any coming in, said city director of planning Thomas Knight.
It was the second time the city opened bidding for the job.
“We’ve had two tender calls and have not had any response,” said Knight.
The parcel has been rezoned and city planners have worked with a landscape architect for what is being called a pocket park, due to its small size.
Knight said the city will reopen the bidding process at a later date.
Corp adds sailing
BC Ferries will add an extra sailing between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale on a trial basis starting September as the ferry corporation looks at ways to improve its performance on the route.
From Monday to Friday, September 5 until October 6, the Queen of Coquitlam will perform an additional round trip, leaving Horseshoe Bay at 5:50 pm and departing Langdale at 7 pm.
In June, BC Ferries began a public-engagement process on the Sunshine Coast to help communities develop new sailing schedules.
BC Ferries received 4,000 responses to its online survey and connected with 600 people through interviews, workshops and community popups during the consultation.
A final report on customer feedback is expected and information on further schedule changes will be released in the fall.
