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North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney calls for sustainably salmon fishery

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney calls for sustainably salmon fishery

Retention restrictions announced for second year
qathet Regional District supports expanding Northeast Bay reserve

qathet Regional District supports expanding Northeast Bay reserve

Directors recommend sending a letter to provincial ministry
Fees and charges outlined for Powell River parks, recreation and culture

Fees and charges outlined for Powell River parks, recreation and culture

Director recommends a three-year fee schedule
Kim Darwin to run for B.C. Green leadership

Kim Darwin to run for B.C. Green leadership

Sunshine Coast resident Kim Darwin, who ran in the last provincial election as B.C. Green candidate for Powell River-Sunshine Coast, is poised to step into the race for the party’s leadership.
New advisory group proposed to City of Powell River finance committee

New advisory group proposed to City of Powell River finance committee

If adopted, advisers will undertake a review of city finances
BC Ferries will accept debit cards

BC Ferries will accept debit cards

Implementation to be completed this spring
Citizen budget provides Powell River finance committee with taxpayer opinion

Citizen budget provides Powell River finance committee with taxpayer opinion

2020 edition draws 121 responses and 414 comments
Protesters face unclear, unpresent danger

Protesters face unclear, unpresent danger

Supporters of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs camped at the legislature are responding to vague online threats by holding talks on how to de-escalate confrontation.
Malware attack still affecting Powell River paper mill

Malware attack still affecting Powell River paper mill

Plans will be developed to restart paper-making activities, according to company
Police in Powell River release drawing of suspect who exposed himself

Police in Powell River release drawing of suspect who exposed himself

Incident occurred in Penticton Trails area