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Powell River RCMP report jump in crime rate

Powell River RCMP report jump in crime rate

Criminal impaired driving up 73 per cent, among others

Quick Peak: Catalyst investigates spill; Queen of Burnaby sells

Catalyst investigates spill A minor spill of ground limestone caused by equipment failure at Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River operations has been reported to regulatory authorities, according to company vice-president and mill general manage
Powell River fire chief defends 2017 budget

Powell River fire chief defends 2017 budget

Department maintains it fills medical gap as first responders
City of Powell River council seeks pay parity

City of Powell River council seeks pay parity

Bylaw establishes raises for mayor and councillors based on average municipal pay
Powell River Kings shut out Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Powell River Kings shut out Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Powell River blows through Alberni in veteran forward’s 200th appearance
City of Powell River property taxes expected to increase in 2017

City of Powell River property taxes expected to increase in 2017

Finance committee to recommend staff find further cost savings
Avalanche danger high after record snowfall

Avalanche danger high after record snowfall

Powell River Search and Rescue advises caution for backcountry exploring

Quick Peak: City of Powell River provides sandbags, asks for help in flood prevention

City of Powell River is providing a limited number of sandbags to city residents to help combat flooding as large snow accumulation on residential properties begins to melt. Heavy rainfall is also expected over the next few days.

Census data reveals population increases for Powell River

Regional district Electoral Area A sees greatest jump in residents

Council briefs: Receives Inn at Westview update

Receives Inn at Westview update City of Powell River chief administrative officer Mac Fraser provided a brief update at the city’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, January 31, on Inn at Westview property manager Jack Barr’s work to take the