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Powell River area governments agree to regional recreation talks

Powell River area governments agree to regional recreation talks

Participants at community forum agree to meet in working group

Council briefs: Requests smoking area be moved; Gives development zoning readings

Requests smoking area be moved City of Powell River council will be sending a letter to owners of Town Centre Mall requesting that the smoking area at the north end of the shopping centre be moved away from the loading area for city buses.
Canada 150 party to coincide with June concert

Canada 150 party to coincide with June concert

Regional governments combine Canadian celebrations with PRISMA event
Powell River Kings take 2-0 lead in first round of playoffs

Powell River Kings take 2-0 lead in first round of playoffs

Forward Jonny Evans scores natural hat-trick in opening game

Quick Peak: Council approves public art gallery

City of Powell River council confirmed its support for a public art gallery at its meeting on Thursday, March 2.

Regional board briefs: Provides financial assistance; Accepts parkland acquisition strategy

Provides financial assistance The board approved a number of grants-in-aid at the meeting, including $20,000 to Pacific Region Summer Music Academy, $12,000 to Sunshine Coast Tourism, $12,000 to the Texada Arts, Culture and Tourism Society, $4,110 to

Quick Peak: Province to cut PST on power

A BC Budget phased elimination of provincial sales tax (PST) on industrial electricity is a step forward to protect and support mill jobs in BC, stated Catalyst Paper Corporation vice-president Len Posyniak in a media release.
Cranberry residents want solution to flooding

Cranberry residents want solution to flooding

Snow melt puts sewers under pressure and soaks neighbourhood basements
Hospital food remains point of contention for Powell River residents

Hospital food remains point of contention for Powell River residents

Public series seeks solutions for facility services

Powell River Villa soccer club returns to play with another loss

Club tied for last place in Vancouver Island Soccer League’s second division