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City of Powell River begins to open up; mayor provides update

City of Powell River begins to open up; mayor provides update

Measures being taken to resume services
BC students return for part-time, in-class instruction

BC students return for part-time, in-class instruction

Total returnees represent nearly 30 per cent of province’s school population
Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the province’s solicitor general to make body cameras mandatory for all Mounties in B.C. As of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 18,180 people, and counting, had signed the change.org petition.
Island Discovery continues training off Powell River

Island Discovery continues training off Powell River

Ferry to replace North Island Princess on Westview/Blubber Bay route
Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

But the poll also found a majority supporting small and local businesses, while avoiding those who reportedly treated workers unfairly during the pandemic.
VIDEO: Rally in Powell River draws crowd to protest racism

VIDEO: Rally in Powell River draws crowd to protest racism

Death of George Floyd precipitates gathering at Willingdon Beach
Plans underway for Tla'amin Nation to host Tribal Journeys

Plans underway for Tla'amin Nation to host Tribal Journeys

Powell River mayor appointed to stakeholders’ committee
Tla’amin Nation announces reopening of campground

Tla’amin Nation announces reopening of campground

Dangerous trees have been removed at Dinner Rock, north of Powell River
Powell River neighbourhood to be affected by water main flushing

Powell River neighbourhood to be affected by water main flushing

Program to begin in Cranberry on June 10
Powell River Community Forest allocates spring grants

Powell River Community Forest allocates spring grants

Money distributed to 18 projects