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B.C. boosts July climate action tax credit by $450 due to COVID-19

B.C. boosts July climate action tax credit by $450 due to COVID-19

B.C. families will be getting a $450 boost to their climate action tax credit. The one-time boost will apply to the July tax credit payment.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 24 to July 1, 2020.
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Premier releases statement on Canada Day

Premier releases statement on Canada Day

BC premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to recognize Canada Day: "This year on Canada Day, people from coast to coast to coast have much to reflect on.
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Ferry committee receives support from qathet Regional District

Ferry committee receives support from qathet Regional District

Board acknowledges efforts of advisory committees and chairs to reinstate cancelled sailings
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Powell River mayor scheduled to meet with Paper Excellence executive

Powell River mayor scheduled to meet with Paper Excellence executive

Dave Formosa will receive a mill update
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Visits set to resume in B.C. care homes starting in July

Visits set to resume in B.C. care homes starting in July

Scheduled visits to long-term care homes free of COVID-19 outbreaks will begin in July, says B.C.’s provincial health officer.
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City of Powell River Council returning to old schedule

City of Powell River Council returning to old schedule

Meeting frequency was altered due to COVID-19
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BC SPCA reminds pet owners to keep pets out of hot vehicles

BC SPCA reminds pet owners to keep pets out of hot vehicles

Non-profit animal welfare organization rescues hundreds of trapped animals each year
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B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials are concerned about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing measures as of Wednesday, which could result in passengers sitting directly beside each other.
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B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries is continuing to ramp up its summer service, offering extra sailings starting on Thursday. These sailings come on top of additional sailings announced the previous week. Schedule details will be posted online at bcferries.com today.
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