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Powell River real estate sales strong in June

Powell River real estate sales strong in June

Statistics in 2020 better than 2019
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City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

Businesses can apply for sidewalk space
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Powell River City Council supportive of sidewalk patios and parklets

Powell River City Council supportive of sidewalk patios and parklets

Councillors give first three readings to bylaws
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Powell River city council supports outdoor expansion for brewery

Powell River city council supports outdoor expansion for brewery

Vote allows Townsite Brewing to apply for seating in front of building
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Province extends temporary layoff provision

Province extends temporary layoff provision

The province has extended the temporary layoff provision to a maximum of 24 weeks ending on Aug. 30, B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced Thursday. The move comes after a meeting between Bains and B.C.
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Powell River mill owner named among Canada’s 50 best corporate citizens

Powell River mill owner named among Canada’s 50 best corporate citizens

Catalyst Paper Corporation wins award
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Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

The B.C. government says a new Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator will help more cannabis producers enter the province’s legal market.
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Pub in Powell River wants patio expansion

Pub in Powell River wants patio expansion

City council agrees with initiative for Wildwood Public House
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Fancy some cold foam with your Starbucks?

Fancy some cold foam with your Starbucks?

Fancy some non-dairy cold foam on top of your iced coffee this summer? Well, that’s what’s happening at Starbucks across Canada, with the release of its summer menu, which now has Cold Brew or Nitro Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almond Foam in its lineup.
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Temporary COVID-19 layoffs to become permanent by law in B.C.

Temporary COVID-19 layoffs to become permanent by law in B.C.

Whether the employees or their employers like it or not
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