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Regional board briefs: Recommends board proceed with name change; Recommends legion tax exemption

Recommends board proceed with name change Powell River Regional District committee of the whole passed a motion at its October 12 meeting recommending the regional board forward a request to the provincial government to proceed with its name change t
Incinerator site closure highlights draft plan

Incinerator site closure highlights draft plan

Regional district targets 65 per cent decrease in landfill waste by 2027
Resident requests Willingdon Avenue speed reduction

Resident requests Willingdon Avenue speed reduction

City councillors to discuss increased traffic enforcement with RCMP
Tourism numbers rise despite smoke

Tourism numbers rise despite smoke

Threat of fire pushes visitors to Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island
Powell River Kings rely on depth in weekend wins

Powell River Kings rely on depth in weekend wins

Injuries to defensive players challenges lineup and coaching staff
City of Powell River council considers inking recycling deal

City of Powell River council considers inking recycling deal

Recycle BC addresses staff concerns related to 2014 offer
Texada Island trees net $19.4 million in sale

Texada Island trees net $19.4 million in sale

Monticola Forestry continues management of more than 6,000 acres of woodlands

Quick Peak: City remembers Johnson; School district receives funds

City remembers Johnson Flags flew at half-mast at City of Powell River city hall on October 6 as a memorial for former Powell River firefighter and fire chief Torger Johnson.

Council briefs; Hears mill tax-exemption program; Moves to public hearing for carriage houses

Hears mill tax-exemption program City of Powell River council took the first steps in renewing a revitalization tax exemption bylaw for Catalyst Paper Corporation’s mill lands at its October 6 meeting.
Powell River Kings power play clicks during win

Powell River Kings power play clicks during win

Coach Kent Lewis commends special teams for improved play