Learn about important dates and events, Indigenous Peoples Month, PRISMA, Community Grants, Pride month, Municipal Fire Ban, Property Taxes. an important BC Transit survey, City Notices, and Council meetings and schedules.
Property Taxes are due July 2, 2026. A 10% penalty will be applied on any balance owing, including unclaimed home owner grants on July 3, 2026.
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Current highlights from the City of Powell River Council Meetings
Powell River, BC - The City of Powell River and The Nature Trust of British Columbia are working collaboratively on a plan to safeguard the future of the Cranberry Lake Nature Reserve, an important ecological habitat for wildlife and plants. The City is beginning a community-wide engagement process, including a survey, to inform any future park-like amenities, improvements or operations within the reserve's boundaries.
Starting this fall, the City is completing the transition to a fully automated curbside collection system. Following the successful rollout of automated garbage and organics curbside service, we are now bringing the same efficiency and convenience to your recycling.
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and qathet Regional District have made major changes to routes and schedules, including OnDemand service, to better address the needs of our growing community.
The City has amended its Building and Fee Bylaws to centralize permit charges, clarify construction value definitions, and introduce new application fees to ensure a more consistent and equitable cost-recovery process.
The 2026 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting (COTW) Schedule begins with the first regular Council Meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 22 at 7 pm.
Council recently passed a new Procedure Bylaw. Here is some information to explain the various ways that the public can interact with our Council.
The report identifies the City of Powell River's current and future projected housing need.
Your space to share ideas, discuss important topics, provide feedback on policy, planning and contribute to the future of Powell River.
