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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 18 to 24, 2020.
Powell River/Texada ferry staffing draws concern

Powell River/Texada ferry staffing draws concern

Island Discovery has two fewer crew than North Island Princess
After complaints and delays, BC Ferries adds more sailings to Langdale schedule

After complaints and delays, BC Ferries adds more sailings to Langdale schedule

BC Ferries phasing out 50% passenger capacity limit, promises ‘more than enough capacity’ on summer sailings
Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

The B.C. government says a new Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator will help more cannabis producers enter the province’s legal market.
Pub in Powell River wants patio expansion

Pub in Powell River wants patio expansion

City council agrees with initiative for Wildwood Public House
B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

If passed, Bill 20 will offer “flexibility” to decals, extending them beyond their one-year expiry date or even making them non-expiring.
Committee members weigh in on water issue in Powell River

Committee members weigh in on water issue in Powell River

Letter was sent from individuals, not committee, says councillor
Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

The global safety assessment report ranked Canada 12th overall, although in the area of healthcare system readiness, it sank to 37th
Premier recognizes National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Premier recognizes National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Today, we remember all Canadians, both at home and overseas, who have been victimized by acts of terrorism, says John Horgan
Resident calls for greater transparency from Powell River city council

Resident calls for greater transparency from Powell River city council

PRSC finances a cause for concern for presenter