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Olive Devaud student residence renovations underway

Olive Devaud student residence renovations underway

Former seniors home to be used for Eton College student residences
Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding re-elects Nicholas Simons

Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding re-elects Nicholas Simons

Incumbent New Democratic Party MLA vows to do his best to represent everyone in region
City of Powell River completes house demolition

City of Powell River completes house demolition

Joyce Avenue home levelled as council proceeds with cleanup operation
Spring seven-a-side soccer league starts

Spring seven-a-side soccer league starts

Different rules make for fast and fun games
BC Ferries keeps early morning sailing from Saltery Bay

BC Ferries keeps early morning sailing from Saltery Bay

Ferry corporation decides to maintain 5:35 am run for a two-year pilot

Quick Peak: Aging population; Median age drops; Salish Orca sails

Aging population Powell River Regional District dropped from ninth to 10th place in the country for communities with the oldest populations, according to Statistics Canada. Released Wednesday, May 3, the 2016 information shows 27.
Seniors care stretched to the limit

Seniors care stretched to the limit

Government, experts, caregivers and families search for solutions to continually increasing support requirements
Council stands by decision on former Inn at Westview

Council stands by decision on former Inn at Westview

Building owner’s request for reconsideration denied at meeting
City of Powell River council upholds single-use bottle ban

City of Powell River council upholds single-use bottle ban

City narrows focus to allow sale and distribution of single-use bottles at parks and events
Powell River Action Centre Food Bank to improve hampers

Powell River Action Centre Food Bank to improve hampers

Local charity organization steps up efforts to increase provisions