Ferries expects heavy traffic
BC Ferries has issued a service notice about a large group of touring recreational vehicles that will be boarding the Queen of Burnaby this week.
The corporation is advising Powell River residents to expect heavy traffic on the 8:10 am sailing from Westview to Comox on Thursday, August 30.
The service notice notes that a “very large group of touring recreational vehicles will be travelling from the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver Island on this sailing.”
The vehicles are from Texas. The group makes an annual trip to BC.
The corporation is encouraging customers to plan their travel by arriving early or choosing an alternate sailing to avoid possible overloads.
Reservations and traffic conditions are available by calling BC Ferries toll free at 1.888.223.3779 or on its website.
Police seek information
Powell River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to identify the driver of a white pickup truck after it hit a pedestrian and drove away last Friday, August 24.
The incident happened around 11 pm as a man was walking on the northbound shoulder of Highway 101 west of Black Point Store. The man was taken to Powell River General Hospital with minor injuries.
Witnesses to the incident described the truck as a full-sized white pickup with a black aftermarket metal rear box. Police ask anyone who can help identify the truck and driver to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
