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Overloads but no major increases to ferry traffic over long weekend

Overloads but no major increases to ferry traffic over long weekend

Unofficial summer kickoff weekend came and went without much change to traffic levels on Route 3
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 20 to 26, 2021.
Non-essential travel now permissible between Powell River and Lower Mainland

Non-essential travel now permissible between Powell River and Lower Mainland

Travel restrictions still in place on Powell River to Comox ferry route
Powell River council endorses patio expansion for Carlson Community Club

Powell River council endorses patio expansion for Carlson Community Club

Club wants to add 16 outdoor seats
B.C. COVID cases continue to fall

B.C. COVID cases continue to fall

B.C. recorded 289 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday and one death. Between Friday May 21 and Monday May 24, there were 974 new cases and 12 deaths.
Here's everything you need to know about travel in B.C. this year

Here's everything you need to know about travel in B.C. this year

The province has laid out a four-step plan to get 'back to normal'
City of Powell River Council briefs

City of Powell River Council briefs

Adopts solid waste collection bylaw; Approves zoning bylaw amendments
B.C. officials change restrictions on personal and organized gatherings

B.C. officials change restrictions on personal and organized gatherings

A maximum of five visitors or one household is now allowed for indoor personal gatherings
Here are which restrictions have lifted and what's allowed now in B.C. under new restart plan

Here are which restrictions have lifted and what's allowed now in B.C. under new restart plan

What can British Columbians resume doing and enjoying once again in this portion of the restart plan?
Small outdoor events, faith-based gatherings can resume in B.C.

Small outdoor events, faith-based gatherings can resume in B.C.

Travel remains restricted as province begins Step 1 of its four-step restart plan