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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Province asks municipalities for input on marijuana legalization

Province asks municipalities for input on marijuana legalization

City of Powell River council expresses interest in providing local perspective
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Pow! Town Roller Derby loses venue

Pow! Town Roller Derby loses venue

Community rallies for sport to use elementary school gym and recreation complex
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Community group requests input on Townsite's former golf course

Community group requests input on Townsite's former golf course

Meeting on future of PRSC land brings residents out looking for answers
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Powell Lake dam upgrades coincide with low lake levels

Powell Lake dam upgrades coincide with low lake levels

Lack of precipitation responsible for drop, not ongoing work, says owner
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Quick Peak: City reviews short-term rentals; Province restores bus passes

City reviews short-term rentals As rental housing becomes harder to find and more expensive, City of Powell River council will be looking at pushing forward with regulations for short-term housing.
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