As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

People in Powell River will be better served by a collaborative approach to complex social challenges that brings together a diverse range of front-line workers to deliver faster access to services for individuals at risk of harm or victimization.

People accessing health care will benefit from a stronger workforce as the Province further invests in recruitment, retention and training initiatives for allied health and clinical support workers.

Mitzi Dean, Minister of State for Child Care, has released the following statement marking May as Child Care Month: 

The Province, BC Hydro and conservation organizations are increasing efforts to protect local waterways and keep invasive mussels out of B.C.

From Infrastructure Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/04/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-active-transportation-infrastructure-in-the-city-of-courtenay.html