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Powell River resident questions environmental report about wastewater treatment plant

Powell River resident questions environmental report about wastewater treatment plant

Impacts on marine life and wildlife not identified, says Diana Collicutt
New Texada ferry back in service with temporary repair

New Texada ferry back in service with temporary repair

Update: Engineers have made a temporary repair to the Island Discovery. It went back into service Saturday morning. - - - B.C. Ferries’ Island Discovery vessel is out of commission after only a month serving the Powell River-Texada Island route.
City of Powell River to review development costs bylaw

City of Powell River to review development costs bylaw

Inspector of municipalities asks for revision
City of Powell River reviews lease proposal with museum

City of Powell River reviews lease proposal with museum

Agreement covers next four years
BC Ferries provides update on Powell River/Texada route

BC Ferries provides update on Powell River/Texada route

Island Discovery requires replacement parts
qathet Regional District receives regreening grant

qathet Regional District receives regreening grant

Funds go toward beautification project at two cemeteries
B.C. consumers ‘extremely susceptible’ to advance fee loan scams, warns BBB

B.C. consumers ‘extremely susceptible’ to advance fee loan scams, warns BBB

British Columbians are “extremely susceptible” to advance fee loan scams – one of the riskiest scams in Canada – to which they are losing at least $1,000 each, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation winds down

Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation winds down

Corporation is being dissolved after 17 years
BC Ferries uses Salish Eagle to cover Powell River/Texada sailings

BC Ferries uses Salish Eagle to cover Powell River/Texada sailings

Water taxi service is available for foot passengers
Powell River mayor meets with mill executive

Powell River mayor meets with mill executive

Catalyst committed to Powell River operation, says Dave Formosa