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City of Powell River council sets timeline for 2020 budgetary process

City of Powell River council sets timeline for 2020 budgetary process

Five-year financial plan development stages mapped out
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Province eases rules for hiring of care aides

Province eases rules for hiring of care aides

Major barriers to the recruitment of Canadian-trained care aides to B.C. will be removed as of January in an effort to help improve seniors’ care, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday. Care aides will no longer need to live in B.C.
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Powell River city councillor revisits comments on playground installations

Powell River city councillor revisits comments on playground installations

After delays led to expression of frustration, Jim Palm says he understands why process took so long
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City of Powell River resource-recovery centre amendment bylaw goes to public hearing

City of Powell River resource-recovery centre amendment bylaw goes to public hearing

Supporters and opponents of rezoning provide opinions on the matter
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Total calls for service: 119 Thefts: 28 Assaults: 2 Impaired driving: 0 Mischief: 4 Break and enter: 3 November 13 Over the past week, several fraud complaints were received.
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Powell River deputy mayor position to undergo staff review

Powell River deputy mayor position to undergo staff review

Recommendation is to entrench position in city procedure bylaw
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City of Powell River Council advocates for resolution to current forestry strike

City of Powell River Council advocates for resolution to current forestry strike

Letter will be sent to urge both sides to get back to bargaining
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Supportive housing facility in Powell River will accommodate 44 residents

Supportive housing facility in Powell River will accommodate 44 residents

Building provides private washrooms, showers and mini-kitchens plus shared amenities
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Barge runs aground at Quadra Island; no injuries, no signs of pollution

Barge runs aground at Quadra Island; no injuries, no signs of pollution

A barge carrying rail cars and empty containers ran aground on Quadra Island Saturday night but there are no signs of pollution, the Canadian Coast Guard said.
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Group recognizes animals that have died in war, condemns use in conflicts

Group recognizes animals that have died in war, condemns use in conflicts

At the back of the legislature on Monday, a small group will gather to recognize the animal victims of war, often overlooked by traditional Remembrance Day events.
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