LIFT Immigrant Welcome Centre

06/09/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate, reflect, and affirm that everyone deserves access to healthcare that sees and respects who they are.

Here in qathet, we’re working to make primary care welcoming, inclusive, and respectful for everyone. This includes 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, their families, and all others.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride, qathet!

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06/05/2026

⚠ PLANNED POWER OUTAGE REMINDER – City Service will be impacted resulting from BC Hydro’s Planned Outage this Sunday.

The power will be off on Sunday, June 7, from 8 am to 8 pm,. It will impact some of the City of Powell River’s services and operations. The outage will also include Lund, Cortes Island, Texada Island, and Saltery Bay.

ℹ For further details https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/158555/

05/27/2026

Bear season is here🐻 Be aware and keep any garbage or food locked up.

05/27/2026

We are very excited to be involved in this special event! If you would like to participate, please let us know!

🌍🎉 Join us for Multiculturalism Day 2026! 🎉🌍

The African & Afro-Caribbean Association of qathet, in collaboration with LIFT Immigrant Services, proudly invites the entire community to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures that make Powell River and the wider qathet region vibrant and unique.

⚽ Start the day with the qathet Celebrate Canada for Peace Soccer Game!

📅 Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Venue: Brooks Turf Field 5400 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC

Local football teams from across the qathet region will come together in the spirit of peace, unity, friendship, and community celebration.

✨ Continue the celebration in the afternoon with: 🎶 Live music performances 💃 Cultural dance presentations 👗 Traditional fashion displays 🤝 Community connection and collaboration …and so much more!

This event is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to come together, learn from one another, celebrate diversity, and build stronger community connections.

🌍 We are inviting different ethnic communities and cultural groups in and around Powell River and the wider qathet region to participate and proudly showcase their cultures through food, music, dance, fashion, art, and cultural presentations.

Whether you represent African, Caribbean, Asian, Indigenous, European, Middle Eastern, Latin American, or other cultural backgrounds, we welcome you to be part of this exciting community celebration.

📅 Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: Carlson Community Club 4463 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC

Everyone is welcome!

Cultural groups, performers, vendors, football teams, and community organizations are encouraged to participate and showcase their heritage. Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for an unforgettable celebration of culture, unity, and community spirit.

📞 For more information: 604-414-7743 📧 [email protected]

Supported by Canadian Heritage.

05/21/2026

05/14/2026

EWM4Y CALLING FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS, IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND YOUTH.

Who: Immigrant women & Youth (19-25) who have experienced violence or abuse during COVID-19 Pandemic from Chinese-speaking, Eastern European, Filipino, Persian/Afghani, South Asian or Hispanic communities.

Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island or Okanagan.

Please scan the code in the graphic or call 604 655 4760 / 604 716 6006 to register in M4Y Focus Groups.

05/14/2026

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week - 14th May 2026

Your experiences can help create better support systems.

EWM4Y is inviting immigrant women and youth to share their voices in a safe and respectful space.

Help us design a tool that reflects your reality.

Be part of building this together.

Join our focus groups and help shape something meaningful for your community.

Please scan the code in the graphic or call 604 655 4760 / 604 716 6006 to register in M4Y Focus Groups.

05/11/2026

The has begun! Look for your census letter in the mail. Census data paint a portrait of Canadians and their stories – from small communities to entire provinces and territories.

Complete your census today: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-coll.

05/11/2026

🛠️ WE’RE HIRING: General Labourer 🛠️
Are you looking for a stable career where you can help build and maintain the heart of our community? We are looking for a hardworking, safety-conscious General Labourer to join our team!

In this role, you’ll be supporting everything from roads and utilities to site preparation and grounds upkeep.

👷 What You’ll Do:
- Support maintenance and construction projects across City infrastructure.
- Operate City vehicles, forklifts, small equipment, and power tools.
- Ensure site safety through reliable material handling and cleanup.

💰 Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Rate: $34.27 per hour covered under the CUPE Local 798 Collective Agreement.

✅ What You Bring:
- A strong work ethic and commitment to a safe, respectful workplace.
- The ability to handle physically demanding tasks and operate equipment safely.
- A valid driver’s license (experience with forklifts is a plus!).

Ready to build a career with the City? For further details and the job application, visit: 🔗 https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CITYPR1221

05/08/2026

There is now a fire ban in place. No outdoor fires allowed, as the weather is getting hot and dry.🚫🔥🧯

Effective at 12 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 7, Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires are prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre. The exception is the Haida Gwaii Forest District, where Category 1 campfires are permitted.

These measures are being taken to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires associated with open burning activities.

This prohibition will remain in place until October 31, 2026, or until it is rescinded.

Always check with your local government before burning, as they may have their own prohibitions in place.

For the full information bulletin, list of prohibited activities and detailed map, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/coastal-fire-centre-enacting-open-fire-prohibitions/