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Quick Peak: Trees fall in Townsite; Ferry change begins

Trees fall in Townsite A discovery of approximately 60 felled trees in Townsite on February 2 has officials at City of Powell River shaking their heads and investigating the incident.
Publisher/editor Jason Schreurs announces March departure

Publisher/editor Jason Schreurs announces March departure

As of March 9, 2018, Jason Schreurs will be leaving his post as publisher/editor of Powell River Peak. Jason began at the Peak in September 2015 and became publisher in January 2016.
Long-lost NASA satellite found alive by Creeker

Long-lost NASA satellite found alive by Creeker

Astronomy

Council briefs: Recommends camera-surveillance policy; Recommends sports hall of fame approval

Recommends camera-surveillance policy Responding to a letter and petition from Powell River North Harbour moorage holders regarding the replacement a malfunctioning surveillance camera, City of Powell River committee of the whole directed staff to dr
Fred Chinn announces departure from Catalyst

Fred Chinn announces departure from Catalyst

Company confirms vice president and general manager change at Powell River Division
City of Powell River seeks improved bus service

City of Powell River seeks improved bus service

Council considers extra routes and stop at recreation complex
Partners crave creative economy

Partners crave creative economy

Technology development proponents return to the drawing board
Storms raise evacuation question

Storms raise evacuation question

Isolation presents emergency-response challenges for disaster planning

Quick Peak: Library budget debate continues; Judge dismisses coal case

Library budget debate continues Powell River Public Library is unlikely to receive its full funding request from City of Powell River.
Powell River Kings fire coach and GM Kent Lewis

Powell River Kings fire coach and GM Kent Lewis

Decision comes just as team clinches playoff spot