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City of Powell River Council considers assistance for hospitality businesses

City of Powell River Council considers assistance for hospitality businesses

Councillors request report from staff
Powell River restaurants seek help from council

Powell River restaurants seek help from council

Restaurateur wants patio parklets for local eateries
Only B.C. residents can reserve at provincial park campsites next week

Only B.C. residents can reserve at provincial park campsites next week

B.C. Parks will start taking reservations for campsites next week — but only for B.C. residents. Non-B.C. residents who try to book a site when the reservation system opens up on Monday “will be subject to immediate cancellation without refund,” B.C.
WildSafeBC introduces new community coordinator for Powell River region

WildSafeBC introduces new community coordinator for Powell River region

Representative will take new measures to promote initiatives during COVID-19 pandemic
Service returns to Nanaimo route June 3

Service returns to Nanaimo route June 3

No word yet on restoring cut sailings on Langdale route
Canadians asked to wear non-medical face masks to protect others

Canadians asked to wear non-medical face masks to protect others

Canada’s chief public-health officer is officially recommending wearing non-medical masks in situations when keeping a distance of two metres might not be possible — a move supported by B.C.’s premier and provincial health officer on Wednesday. Dr.
Retro Terry Fox sneakers sell out in minutes ahead of first-time virtual run

Retro Terry Fox sneakers sell out in minutes ahead of first-time virtual run

The sale of the retro gear comes in the lead up to the first ever virtual race to be held on the 40th anniversary of the Marathon for Hope.
Powell River mayor reports on business activity

Powell River mayor reports on business activity

People still interested in the community, says Dave Formosa
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 14 to 20, 2020.
City of Powell River looks at bottling of water request

City of Powell River looks at bottling of water request

Letter writer wants ban on all bottling