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Premier says calls for federal help for BC Ferries aren’t getting a ‘sympathetic ear’

Premier says calls for federal help for BC Ferries aren’t getting a ‘sympathetic ear’

A week after saying he “absolutely understands the anxiety” of ferry-dependent communities around pandemic-related cuts at BC Ferries and vowing the government was working “to protect as many routes as we possibly can,” Premier John Horgan said “ther
Coastal Fire Centre permits open fires

Coastal Fire Centre permits open fires

Open burning prohibitions rescinded for area including the Sunshine Coast
Tourism Powell River receives rural community development grant

Tourism Powell River receives rural community development grant

$10,000 will be used for study of hygge tourism
Funding supports seniors in Powell River

Funding supports seniors in Powell River

Money will assist with several programs
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 11 to 17, 2020.
Churches in Powell River to receive grants-in-aid

Churches in Powell River to receive grants-in-aid

City covering what would have been covered with permissive tax exemption
Vegetation control in Powell River region essential, says company

Vegetation control in Powell River region essential, says company

WFP uses pesticides sparingly, according to spokesperson
Brewery in Powell River covets outdoor area

Brewery in Powell River covets outdoor area

Townsite Brewing applies for development variance permit
Former Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA candidate seeks to lead Green Party

Former Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA candidate seeks to lead Green Party

Kim Darwin announces Green Party leadership aspirations
Wildfire risk reduction slated for qathet Regional District

Wildfire risk reduction slated for qathet Regional District

Province commits funds for two projects