City of Quesnel

The Forestry Initiatives Program and the Canadian Mental Health Association are partnering to host free in-person and online information sessions to help improve the public’s sense of safety and wellbeing following the 2017 and 2018 wildfires. These sessions will focus on a variety of topics, including strategies for coping with anxiety, building resilience for overcoming challenges, and open discussions about the forest industry transition coping strategies that are available. Please take this brief survey to let us know which topics may be of interest to you. bit.ly/3ihdup0 The information sessions will be starting in March 2021. Please watch our social media for updates.

Please be advised that with snowfalls of four inches or greater, the City of Quesnel removes the windrow of snow left by snow plows at the entrance to each driveway. It’s the responsibility of the homeowner to mark any obstructions that may be damaged by equipment clearing the driveway entrance (i.e.: retaining walls, planters, shrubs, decorative bricks etc.). Please mark by using a brightly colored stake about 4 ft long and place it in front of the obstacle. Read more: bit.ly/2LxyhIS

Today, January 14, 2021 Public Works crews will be repairing the road at the intersection of Anderson and Malcolm from 10 am 2 pm. Please follow the direction of the flaggers. Read more: bit.ly/39vs6Nj

An Informed Citizenry is Essential for a Functioning Democracy For most people, last week’s riotous attack on the U.S. Congress was shocking; for informed political watchers, however, it wasn’t surprising. Read more: bit.ly/2Lup583

Time is running out to take the Climate Change survey. The survey is open until January 29, 2021 and print versions are available at City Hall. Take the survey: bit.ly/33AV0cL

Quesnel City Council Agenda December 15, 2020 - Quesnel Downtown Business Improvement Association Bylaw Levy - Healthcare Recruitment Program Update - Baker Creek Freshet Response Plan Read more: bit.ly/3mjUlms

Calling all businesses! Our Business Support Coordinator, Charlene Lawrence, will be calling you. Between forestry cuts and COVID-19, 2020 has been a challenging year for many businesses, and a year of opportunity for some. Charlene is calling businesses to make sure you are connected to the supports available to you, whether you’re struggling or thriving. Please take the time to speak with Charlene. She will be calling from 250-985-1840, and caller ID will identify her as: QuesnelBizHelp. If you need urgent support, please email [email protected] for a prioritized call.

The Province of British Columbia has issued an order for the temporary closure of all indoor group fitness activities due to COVID-19. Read more: bit.ly/2UZecfO

Quesnel City Council Agenda November 24, 2020 - Delegation - South Quesnel Business Association - Business Associations Proceed with Bylaw Renewals - 2020 Annual Paving Report - Airport Hangar Lease... - COVID-19 Pandemic - City of Quesnel Status Update Read more: bit.ly/392WoZ6 See more

Effective immediately, as directed by the Provincial Health Officer, all staff and visitors to City of Quesnel facilities must wear masks or face coverings. Read more: bit.ly/2UI0Jsq

The City of Quesnel, in collaboration with Nazko and Lhtako Dene First Nations, is undertaking fuel management around the paved trail that runs along the West side of highway 97 between the Arts and Recreation Centre and Dragon Hill Road as part of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Read more: bit.ly/342q9pH

The future of the Quesnel Airport The Federal Government unilaterally decided to transfer airports to local governments in the late 1990s and, since then, local taxpayers have had to increasingly subsidize their local airports with their property taxes. Read more: bit.ly/3qCjVGQ

November 17, 2020 - Council Meeting - Quesnel Downtown Business Association - Southern Dakelh Nation Alliance - COVID-19 Safe Restart Grants for Local Governments - Northern Development Initiative Trust - Grant Applications... Read more: bit.ly/3faHvVI Council Meeting Video and Agenda available here: bit.ly/2UBo2US

Let’s stay the course on COVID-19 Without question, this pandemic is testing our patience. As a society, we’ve really not experienced anything like this protracted, invisible assault on our economic and social systems. Read more: bit.ly/35HqzDe

Recent Ministerial Orders on gatherings and events from the Province of BC require that, effective immediately, restrictions to public attending Council Meetings in person must be put in place. Read more: bit.ly/2LdEIA9