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City of Powell River Council briefs

City of Powell River Council briefs

Adopts solid waste collection bylaw; Approves zoning bylaw amendments
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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
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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?
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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
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UPDATED: Shíshálh Nation opposes chinook fishery opening

UPDATED: Shíshálh Nation opposes chinook fishery opening

Sport Fishing Institute of B.C. calls for similar openings along the coast
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Let’s Talk Trash: Plan to plant

Let’s Talk Trash: Plan to plant

If you haven’t gotten your toes in the dirt this season, or any for that matter, there is still time.
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Province reports new COVID-19 cases continue to drop over long weekend

Province reports new COVID-19 cases continue to drop over long weekend

Active cases have dropped to fewer than 4,000
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Viewpoint: Some things aren’t worth fighting over

Viewpoint: Some things aren’t worth fighting over

The question we are bringing forward is: Are Israel Powell’s values the values shared by today’s Powell River? ~ Tla'amin Nation hegus John Hackett
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society rescues and treats bald eagle

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society rescues and treats bald eagle

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Long weekend B.C. boaters urged to meet all safety protocols, both on-water and COVID-19

Long weekend B.C. boaters urged to meet all safety protocols, both on-water and COVID-19

Annual national awareness campaign is encouraging social-distanced boating and reiterates the use of lifejackets, which could end in a $230 fine if none are provided.
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