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BC Ferries to make mask use mandatory starting Aug. 24

BC Ferries to make mask use mandatory starting Aug. 24

Company reports $62-million net loss in first quarter
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Pandemic pushes B.C. Ferries revenue losses to $62M in first quarter

Pandemic pushes B.C. Ferries revenue losses to $62M in first quarter

The novel coronavirus drove B.C. Ferries’ net losses to $62 million for the first quarter of the 2021 fiscal year — a drop from net earnings of $12.2 million for the same months last year.
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Annual report draft introduced at City of Powell River meeting

Annual report draft introduced at City of Powell River meeting

City of Powell River’s annual report is in draft form and will be adopted after the public has the opportunity to provide input.
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Veterans Transition Network launches COVID-19 program

Veterans Transition Network launches COVID-19 program

The Veterans Transition Network (VTN) has mobilized its network across Canada to help veterans and soldiers struggling with mental health during COVID-19.
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Bus schedule returns to normal in Powell River on September 1

Bus schedule returns to normal in Powell River on September 1

BC Transit will resume regular service on bus routes starting September 1, going back to the pre-COVID-19 schedule.
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North Island-Powell River MP wanted parliamentary business to continue

North Island-Powell River MP wanted parliamentary business to continue

Rachel Blaney frustrated with government’s proroguing of parliament
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Firefighters' training facility vandalized in Powell River

Firefighters' training facility vandalized in Powell River

Graffiti cover ups cost fire department
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 13 to 19, 2020.
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Teachers' biggest safety concerns not addressed: Union

Teachers' biggest safety concerns not addressed: Union

The teachers’ union says their biggest concerns – density in classrooms, physical distancing and masks - have not been addressed in the back-to-school plan and they are asking for more remote learning.
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B.C. Ferries to hold online annual meeting amid financial strain

B.C. Ferries to hold online annual meeting amid financial strain

B.C. Ferry Services Inc.’s annual public meeting is coming up on Thursday at 10 a.m. and members of the public can connect online if they want to take part. Speakers will address the challenges of the past year and what is anticipated for the future.
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