Skip to content

Local News

Ferry advisory committee asks for schedule changes

Ferry advisory committee asks for schedule changes

Community requires additional BC Ferries round trip across Jervis Inlet, say members
Read more >

Mayors advocate for provincial electricity tax break

Mill closures threaten communities with resource-based economies
Read more >

Powell River Regional District directors question recreation report

Board brings regional recreation discussion to next level
Read more >
Powell River Kings double up league leaders

Powell River Kings double up league leaders

Junior hockey team records 10 wins in 11 January games
Read more >
Powell River Airport construction underway

Powell River Airport construction underway

Crews begin runway slope correction to allow return of larger aircraft
Read more >
Premier commits to emergency shelter in Powell River

Premier commits to emergency shelter in Powell River

BC Housing representatives talk with local organizers to open temporary housing
Read more >
Premier Christy Clark’s visit to Powell River brings out protesters

Premier Christy Clark’s visit to Powell River brings out protesters

Provincial leader visits area for first time since taking office
Read more >

Emergency shelter for Powell River moves forward

Community acts quickly to bring homeless in from cold
Read more >

Council briefs: Approves application for bike lane funds

Approves application for bike lane funds City of Powell River council approved a grant application to BikeBC for funds to link Townsite to Westview through Cranberry with bike lanes, phase four of the municipal cycling master plan.
Read more >

Quick Peak: Class support; Drug bust

Class support As a result of a Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of BC Teachers’ Federation, School District 47 will hire approximately four teachers for the remainder of the school year.
Read more >