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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 13 to February 19, 2020.
Shoreline cleanup in qathet Regional District nets results

Shoreline cleanup in qathet Regional District nets results

Equivalent of 12 logging trucks of debris pulled off beaches
UPDATED: Paper mill in Powell River affected by computer virus

UPDATED: Paper mill in Powell River affected by computer virus

Paper Excellence working to quarantine the infection
City of Powell River Committee of the Whole hears about airport development proposal

City of Powell River Committee of the Whole hears about airport development proposal

Design includes conference centre and airport hangar
Coronavirus update: B.C.'s first case out of isolation

Coronavirus update: B.C.'s first case out of isolation

B.C.'s first case of coronavirus has been released from isolation in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, which includes Richmond. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
qathet Regional District to review initiative to expand Northeast Bay reserve

qathet Regional District to review initiative to expand Northeast Bay reserve

Directors will contemplate sending letter to provincial ministry
Powell River Regional Hospital District 2020 budget introduced

Powell River Regional Hospital District 2020 budget introduced

Committee of the whole recommends hospital board give approval
B.C. budget: Province unveils new taxes on soft drinks, high earners

B.C. budget: Province unveils new taxes on soft drinks, high earners

Finance Minister Carole James is imposing new taxes on millionaires and soft drinks as the B.C. government continues to invest in education, housing, climate action and supports for families.
B.C. budget conservative in its 2020 economic forecast

B.C. budget conservative in its 2020 economic forecast

Provincial government warns that risks to its fiscal plan are weighted to the downside
Powell River hospital facilities require upgrades and repairs

Powell River hospital facilities require upgrades and repairs

Regional hospital board committee of the whole considers financial request