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Drive-through COVID-19 testing available in Powell River

Drive-through COVID-19 testing available in Powell River

Medical clinic offers tests by appointment for people with symptoms
Powell River RCMP remind drivers to use caution in school zones

Powell River RCMP remind drivers to use caution in school zones

Powell River RCMP is reminding drivers that school is back in session, which means school zones are now in effect.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 3 to 9, 2020.
Positive COVID-19 results rise to seven in Tla’amin Nation

Positive COVID-19 results rise to seven in Tla’amin Nation

Tla’amin Nation is now reporting seven lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19. A number of citizens are experiencing symptoms and awaiting test results.
Powell River RCMP seek help finding male with outstanding warrants

Powell River RCMP seek help finding male with outstanding warrants

UPDATE: Kasimir Tora Tyabji-Sandana has been arrested, according to an update from Powell River RCMP on September 11. No further details were provided.
Free mental-health support for B.C. post-secondary students

Free mental-health support for B.C. post-secondary students

Post-secondary students beginning or returning to school this fall are reminded they can get access to free 24-hour mental-health counselling and referral services when needed.
Sewer system bylaws introduced in Powell River

Sewer system bylaws introduced in Powell River

Additional user charges proposed
Powell River council supports Townsite tourism app

Powell River council supports Townsite tourism app

City will contribute $15,000 to the project
Langdale route to be exempt from reinstated car deck rules

Langdale route to be exempt from reinstated car deck rules

Premier promises to push for reversal of Transport Canada decision
Tla’amin Nation reports multiple COVID-19 cases

Tla’amin Nation reports multiple COVID-19 cases

Shelter in place ordered for next 72 hours