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BC Ferries to get $308 million in federal-provincial funding

BC Ferries to get $308 million in federal-provincial funding

Rural transit systems also in line for safe restart money
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Watch out for employment scams targeting post-secondary students, says BBB

Watch out for employment scams targeting post-secondary students, says BBB

College students on the hunt for part-time jobs to cover their school expenses are being warned to look out for potential scams, according to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB says it has received reports from B.C.
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Community works through COVID-19 lockdown

Community works through COVID-19 lockdown

Tla’amin Nation members making tireless efforts, says hegus
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Medical health officer comments on COVID-19 cases in Powell River region

Medical health officer comments on COVID-19 cases in Powell River region

Dr. Mark Lysyshyn discusses recent transmissions in an interview with the Peak
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Tla’amin Nation lifts shelter-in-place order

Tla’amin Nation lifts shelter-in-place order

A shelter-in-place order in effect in Tla’amin Nation expired at 5 pm on Thursday, September 17. It was the third such order in succession due to COVID-19 cases in the area.
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Powell River resident advocates tertiary treatment

Powell River resident advocates tertiary treatment

Wastewater treatment plant should be upgraded, says Lesley Armstrong
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Canadian residents may receive CRA phone calls this month

Canadian residents may receive CRA phone calls this month

Anyone who believes they're a victim of fraud should report it.
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Province releases coastal ferry system ‘vision’ results

Province releases coastal ferry system ‘vision’ results

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the results of a two-phase public engagement on a vision for the coastal ferry system align with the government's recent decisions on ferry service.
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Arts council in Powell River wants murals

Arts council in Powell River wants murals

Large art installations could be painted on civic facilities
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B.C. quadrupling fine for ‘dooring’ cyclists next week

B.C. quadrupling fine for ‘dooring’ cyclists next week

Drivers are being urged to shoulder check before opening their car door, as the fine for “dooring” a cyclist is set to quadruple next week. “Dooring” refers to opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so, according to B.C.
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