Skip to content

Local News

Province boosts parks funding

Province boosts parks funding

Environment ministry announces addition of park ranger and campsite upgrades
Read more >
Powell River Kings coach reflects on playoffs

Powell River Kings coach reflects on playoffs

Kent Lewis calls game four the turning point in series loss to Victoria
Read more >
Motor vehicle crash on Highway 101 results in fatality

Motor vehicle crash on Highway 101 results in fatality

Accident south of town Friday afternoon claims life of 58-year-old woman
Read more >
Transport minister Todd Stone announces nearly $1.5 million in local funding

Transport minister Todd Stone announces nearly $1.5 million in local funding

Airport, bike paths, trades education and tourism marketing receive boost
Read more >

Quick Peak: Mill announces new product; Province adds education funds

Mill announces new product On Thursday, March 23, Catalyst Paper Corporation announced the launch of its new lightweight food-packaging products that will be made in Powell River. The company is calling its food-grade packaging line Bistro.
Read more >
Powell River Public Library request tops grant list

Powell River Public Library request tops grant list

Fundraising committee explores options to pay library’s share of new facility
Read more >
Ferry advisory committee report eyes increasing fares

Ferry advisory committee report eyes increasing fares

Fact sheet tracks more than 100 per cent rise in rates over 13 years
Read more >
Powell River Villa drops to third division

Powell River Villa drops to third division

Disappointing season ends with soccer club losing must-win match
Read more >
Provincial election hot-seat: part three

Provincial election hot-seat: part three

Another tough question for Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates
Read more >
Tech incubator hangs on Powell River Community Forest grant

Tech incubator hangs on Powell River Community Forest grant

Proposed technology hub for Townsite could create local industry
Read more >