Tag: Powell River

Every Child Matters Peace Walk in Powell River Wednesday

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed each year on Sept. 30 to honour survivors and the children who never returned home.

Terry Fox Run returns to Powell River Sunday

Community Wylie Henderson -
The Terry Fox Foundation said the local event takes place at the Powell River Recreation Complex, continuing Fox's goal of raising money for cancer research.

Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast rolls through Powell River Sunday

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
The eight-day, 800-kilometre ride brings together law enforcement and emergency services personnel to raise money for childhood cancer research and support programs.

$1.53 million Westview Seawalk restoration set to begin, pending final approval

City of Powell River Sage Daniels -
The City of Powell River says construction on the Westview Seawalk restoration project could begin in September, pending final approval from the B.C. Archaeology Branch.

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Local bears are clocking in for garbage duty 

City of Powell River Sage Daniels -
The City of Powell River is reminding residents to secure garbage and other attractants, as bear season progresses. 

Five Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities set temperature records July 22

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Continued high temperatures across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast led to some communities breaking heat records for July 22. 

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

RCMP looking for help to identify ‘persons of interest’ in active investigation 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP said an investigation is underway to identify people of interest after a young woman was provided with transportation to Willingdon Beach.  

BC Transit seeks feedback for Powell River system fare review

BC Transit Wylie Henderson -
Public transit users in Powell River are being asked to weigh in on BC Transit’s services in the community.

Seasonal transit changes upcoming in Powell River

BC Transit Wylie Henderson -
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising locl transit users of a seasonal service change starting June 29.

Powell River moves to stage two watering restrictions

City of Powell River Tyler Hay -
Powell River is now under Stage 2 watering restrictions. 

Planned power outage for Powell River area Sunday

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
The planned power outage will affect more than 14,000 BC Hydro customers in Powell River and surrounding areas, including Lund, Cortes Island, Texada Island and Saltery Bay, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Planned power outages scheduled for Powell River region in May, June

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
The outages are scheduled for Sunday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

RCMP seize suspected fentanyl, cash in Powell River raid

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Powell River RCMP say one man was arrested earlier this week after police searched a home on Glacier Street.
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