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Council brief: Forces businesses to pay

City of Powell River is cracking down on businesses not paying annual licensing fees.

Council brief: Adds new road names

At City of Powell River’s committee of the whole meeting on February 27, a decision to name two new roads was moved forward to the regular council meeting on Thursday, March 15.
Sustainability group presents energy-savings plan

Sustainability group presents energy-savings plan

Finance committee hears cost-saving recommendations from buildings subcommittee
Recreation centre escapes service cuts

Recreation centre escapes service cuts

Powell River city council directs departments to share 2018 budget shortfall

Quick peak: Foulds case moves to supreme court; Province announces payroll tax

Foulds case moves to supreme court Jason Timothy Foulds of Powell River, accused in the double homicide of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle, and the attempted murder of Zane Hernandez, on June 17, 2017, in Lund, appeared briefly in Powell River's BC Pr
Powell River Kings squander chance for division title

Powell River Kings squander chance for division title

Home-ice advantage slips away due to trio of losses
Powell River RCMP releases policing report

Powell River RCMP releases policing report

City remains a safe place, says staff sergeant
Powell River Kings goalie stands tall during homestand

Powell River Kings goalie stands tall during homestand

Affiliate Derek Krall helps team capture late-season points

Quick Peak: Emergency shelter opens; Council assesses wastewater location

Emergency shelter opens A recent cold snap led to Powell River Salvation Army opening its extreme weather shelter on February 19, when the overnight low dropped to -5 degrees Celsius and Tuesday, February 20, when the temperature dropped to -6 degree
Families seek fair trial

Families seek fair trial

Crown and defence counsel proceed with agreement in Lund shooting case