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City of Powell River council briefs

City of Powell River council briefs

Approves plan, bylaw passed, adopts fees
15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts are highest since May.
City of Powell River council to consider budget plan

City of Powell River council to consider budget plan

Chief financial officer sets out schedule, public engagement process, and assumptions
How the B.C. vaccine card will work

How the B.C. vaccine card will work

New vaccination certificate rolls out next week
Photo ID, QR codes the new norm under B.C. vaccine card plan

Photo ID, QR codes the new norm under B.C. vaccine card plan

Businesses urged not to call police if patrons don't show vaccination status.
City of Powell River streets to be improved

City of Powell River streets to be improved

$2 million expenditure will provide upgrades to 10 roadways
School District 47 and RCMP encourage drivers to be vigilant around school buses

School District 47 and RCMP encourage drivers to be vigilant around school buses

Police remind drivers that school is back in session, Tuesday, September 7, which means school zones will be in effect.
Labour Day: Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA reflects on important contributions by workers

Labour Day: Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA reflects on important contributions by workers

The Labour Day weekend is often seen as a time when we put away our summer things and look forward to the routine of fall: children going back to school, dusting off our rainboots and, of course, getting out your favourite cozy sweaters.
Gas-powered Zamboni being retired for new electric one

Gas-powered Zamboni being retired for new electric one

New ice-clearing machine coming to the Powell River recreation centre
Drivers reminded to slow down ahead as school starts: ICBC

Drivers reminded to slow down ahead as school starts: ICBC

School begins on Sept. 7 in B.C.