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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police officers responded to 147 calls for service from April 27 to May 4
B.C. Ferries offering free rides to Ukrainians displaced by war

B.C. Ferries offering free rides to Ukrainians displaced by war

Translators and host volunteers are also eligible.
qathet Regional District, Powell River Regional Hospital District briefs

qathet Regional District, Powell River Regional Hospital District briefs

Recommends yard/garden waste inclusion in curbside organics collection; Directs staff to dispose of Savary Island dock gangway; Approves shipment of firefighting equipment to Defend Ukraine Foundation; Approves recovery society’s renovation plans
Letter: Listen to understand, not to reload

Letter: Listen to understand, not to reload

Now that the education phase of the possible name change for Powell River is over, many are anticipating the follow-up dialogue phase as a time for more personal engagement [“Public input for possible Powell River name change referred to workin
qathet Regional District finance committee will consider allocating grant-in-aid money toward Ukraine relief

qathet Regional District finance committee will consider allocating grant-in-aid money toward Ukraine relief

"At the end of the day, it might be more effective if there is a way to make a donation to help somebody from Ukraine settle in the regional district if we knew about a way to do that." ~ City of Powell River director and finance committee chair George Doubt
Board directs qathet Regional District staff to develop anti-racism policy guidelines

Board directs qathet Regional District staff to develop anti-racism policy guidelines

“It is sometimes hard to identify things that might be seen as racist by some people without actually having a really close look at how things are set up. It’s not always obvious.” ~ Electoral Area E director Andrew Fall
Auditor finds no irregularities for qathet Regional District or Powell River Regional Hospital District

Auditor finds no irregularities for qathet Regional District or Powell River Regional Hospital District

Accounting firm completes financial audits
Let’s Talk Trash: A tree’s story

Let’s Talk Trash: A tree’s story

As we learn to truly see nature, we may cross over into the understanding that we are a part of it
Cartoon: Hybrid home office

Cartoon: Hybrid home office

City of Powell River CFO requests $103,000 for information system upgrades

City of Powell River CFO requests $103,000 for information system upgrades

Mallory Denniston outlines needed technology improvements