City of Powell River

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Stay safe while on the road this long weekend.

• Pack a grab-and-go bag for your vehicle: PreparedBC.ca/grab-and-go

• Plan your route and monitor road closures with DriveBC.ca

• Visit EmergencyInfoBC.ca for emergency info

• Check for fire bans and restrictions: https://ow.ly/gn4L50PF37h or download the BC Wildfire Service app.

• If you’re heading into the backcountry, always tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. Use the BC AdventureSmart trip planning tool: https://plan.adventuresmart.ca/

09/04/2026

🚏 If you take the bus, please note the new schedule and route changes that begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Check bctransit.com/powell-river or download the Umo app.

For OnDemand servicing Westview and Cranberry, go to bctransit.com/powell-river, on demand app or call 1-855 -955-5872

As BC's leader in public transit, let us be your primary mode of transportation around Powell River! Join us for a ride today!

09/04/2026

🎸🎶 Who else is closing out summer at Sunshine Music Fest? 🏖

An intimate coastal music festival September 5th & 6th, 2026 Labour Day Weekend Palm Beach Regional Park ~ qathet, BC Get Tickets! ~ Day & Weekend Passes ~ ~ Senior & Youth Discounts ~ ~ Kids under 12 FREE! ~ World class music,west coast style On Labour Day weekend 2026, we invite you to dance your....

09/04/2026

Happy Labour Day. The Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day

09/03/2026

Manson Avenue has fully re-opened to traffic. Thank you for your patience.

09/03/2026

If you're taking the bus on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, you'll want to know about these changes to BC Transit route schedules: https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/160605/

🚏 Remember: You can check for immediate alerts by subscribing to bctransit.com/powell-river or downloading the Umo app.

ℹ Transit will change to seasonal service on Tuesday, September 8. The new Fall schedule is here https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/160117/

09/03/2026

The Resource Recovery Centre will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. The RRC will be open Saturday, September 5th, 8am – 5pm, and regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.