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City of Powell River proclaims April 28 as day of remembrance

City of Powell River proclaims April 28 as day of remembrance

National Day of Mourning recognized
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Powell River mayor provides update on COVID-19 and mill curtailment

Powell River mayor provides update on COVID-19 and mill curtailment

Mayor Dave Formosa provided his weekly update to the community at the April 16 City of Powell River Council meeting. Formosa said the provincial government has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency until April 28.
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qathet Regional District receives proposal to change name of Saltery Bay

qathet Regional District receives proposal to change name of Saltery Bay

shishálh Nation want to name the bay skelhp
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qathet Regional District directors vote to shelve feasibility study

qathet Regional District directors vote to shelve feasibility study

Report calls for more land use regulation
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Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Second Harvest is offering $4.5 million in grants for food-focused organizations of all sizes needing a hand during the coronavirus struggle
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Paper mill in Powell River faces curtailment

Paper mill in Powell River faces curtailment

Expectations are a duration until mid-summer
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Powell River councillor outlines taxes payers will be facing

Powell River councillor outlines taxes payers will be facing

City collects for several different authorities
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 9 to 15, 2020.
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Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Canadians hoping to head out in nature and enjoy an outdoor getaway will have to hold their plans a little longer, as Parks Canada says they are "calling on Canadians to stay home.
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Most seniors with virus symptoms decide not to go to hospital, provincial health officer says

Most seniors with virus symptoms decide not to go to hospital, provincial health officer says

Seniors in care homes with severe symptoms of COVID-19 are given the option to go to hospital for life-saving interventions, but most decline, says B.C. provincial health officer.
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