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City of Powell River byelection advance poll has high turnout

City of Powell River byelection advance poll has high turnout

Sixth city council seat to be determined in April 6 vote
City of Powell River council votes in favour of fifth phase of cycling plan

City of Powell River council votes in favour of fifth phase of cycling plan

If city receives grant, bike lanes will connect to Willingdon Beach
Switch off the lights for Earth Hour this Saturday

Switch off the lights for Earth Hour this Saturday

This Saturday marks Earth Hour and energy users are encouraged to switch off any unneeded lights and appliances for just 60 minutes.
BC Ferries probing cause of Queen of Surrey crash

BC Ferries probing cause of Queen of Surrey crash

Service to Langdale halted for most of Tuesday
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 21 to 27, 2019.
All-candidates forum highlights candidates’ vision for Powell River

All-candidates forum highlights candidates’ vision for Powell River

Residents pose questions on a variety of issues concerning the community
Powell River Regional Hospital District board approves budgets and financial plan

Powell River Regional Hospital District board approves budgets and financial plan

Powell River Regional Hospital District board of directors has approved its 2019 operating and capital budgets and the five-year financial plan.
Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Insights West survey also found that more than 20 per cent of residents are doubtful about the effectiveness of vaccines
Powell River-bound ferry passenger faces disruption after docking incident at Langdale

Powell River-bound ferry passenger faces disruption after docking incident at Langdale

Queen of Surrey caught on pontoon after coming in contact with berthing structure
City of Powell River to pay for resource-recovery centre videos

City of Powell River to pay for resource-recovery centre videos

Most councillors, however, want qathet Regional District to come up with half the money