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Three city playground locations in Powell River undergo replacement

Three city playground locations in Powell River undergo replacement

Equipment will be geared to preschoolers and older children
Homelessness outlined in report to City of Powell River Council members

Homelessness outlined in report to City of Powell River Council members

Various departments and outside agencies responding to evolution and trends
Rachel Blaney wins second term in North Island-Powell River riding

Rachel Blaney wins second term in North Island-Powell River riding

NDP incumbent returns to House of Commons
Councillor Maggie Hathaway will serve as City of Powell River’s deputy mayor

Councillor Maggie Hathaway will serve as City of Powell River’s deputy mayor

Position will provide assistance to mayor Dave Formosa
Powell River organizations receive city permissive tax exemptions

Powell River organizations receive city permissive tax exemptions

Six permissive tax exemption bylaws passed by city council
Federal election polls open in Powell River

Federal election polls open in Powell River

Canadians decide on next government today
Fireworks use in Powell River requires observation of city bylaw

Fireworks use in Powell River requires observation of city bylaw

October 31 is the only day pyrotechnic devices can be set off in city
City of Powell River forms committee to look at new emergency services facility

City of Powell River forms committee to look at new emergency services facility

Existing fire hall is ‘pretty much spent,’ according to fire chief
Province to seek public input on future of ferries

Province to seek public input on future of ferries

The province will launch an online engagement process in the new year to help develop a long-term vision for coastal ferry services, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Friday.
Resident opposes location of new Powell River resource-recovery centre

Resident opposes location of new Powell River resource-recovery centre

Cleanup of site and rerouting of highway a better option, says Gino Francescutti