Council Highlights

Current highlights from the City of Powell River Council Meetings

News & Updates

Stay up to date with our City's latest news stories and events.

Winter Weather

Whether it’s wind, rain or snow, winter storms in Powell River can be extreme. To ensure community safety, it's crucial to understand these threats and take proactive measures.

November's Newsletter

November events at City Facilities and Special Dates

Every Child Matters

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024. The first raising of the orange flag at City Hall at a ceremony jointly hosted by Tla'amin Nation, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District.

Powell River Airport Fully Operational for Night Flights

The airport now meets standards for all types of aircraft, including passenger carriers, private aircraft, helicopters, and emergency medical flights.

Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Effect

Responsible water use and ongoing conservation efforts should be practiced year-round.

Construction of Maple and Sycamore Safe Streets Project Under Construction

The Maple and Sycamore Safe Streets project is under construction. It is anticipated the project will be completed by Monday, September 30, subject to weather conditions. This project aims to create a safer environment for everyone, especially children, within the Townsite area.

City of Powell River 2023 Annual Report

The City of Powell River Annual Report is available for public review. The report includes the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements, Permissive Tax Exemptions, Grants in Aid, reports on municipal objectives, services and operations, and advisement of any declarations of council disqualifications. Council approved the final report on July 11, 2024.

Property Tax Video

Want to learn more about the 2023 property taxes? Watch our video here.

YPW Airport has re-opened!

Following the successful rehabilitation of the Powell River Airport runway, YPW re-opened for daytime flights on schedule, on Saturday June 8th. The final components of the project are due to be completed this summer.

New requirements for Short-Term Rentals

The City has updated its Business License Bylaw to bring short-term rental requirements in line with new Provincial legislation. If you rent a dwelling or part of a dwelling for 90 consecutive days or less, you are now required to register with the Government of BC’s Short-term Rental Program and obtain a City of Powell River Business Licence.

Airport Runway Closure Period

UPDATE – March 19, 2024. A full closure of the airport runway is required for an uninterrupted period limited to a maximum of 8 weeks starting April 8, 2024. Currently no flights will be scheduled to or from the Powell River Airport from April 8, 2024 to June 9, 2024, inclusive.

Powell River Airport – Runway Rehabilitation Project

This grant-funded project is anticipated to proceed quickly this year and will require an uninterrupted full closure of the runway, limited to a maximum of 8 weeks, between April – mid-June, 2024. Helicopter and float plane services will continue to operate throughout the project.

City's Response to Tla'amin Nation

The City of Powell River sincerely apologizes to Tla’amin Nation in relation to the statement made yesterday and wishes to continue serious conversations about furthering all aspects of reconciliation.

City awarded federal funding for airport improvements

Participate Powell River

Your space to share ideas, discuss important topics, provide feedback on policy, planning and contribute to the future of Powell River.

Possible Name Change Reports Released

Thank you to everyone who joined us in conversation over the past few months about the request from the Tla’amin Nation for the City of Powell River to consider a name change. The consultants and the Joint Working Group have completed their reports. The reports can be viewed on the Possible Name Change Process webpages.

Recreation Complex Rehabilitation Plan

The plan outlines required improvements to the Complex now and in the future.

Parks and Trails Master Plan

The Plan will play a critical role in the future development of parks, trails and infrastructure for biking, walking and wheeling.