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Protestors address pipeline proponents in Powell River

Protestors address pipeline proponents in Powell River

Information session intended for Tla’amin community disrupted, according to hegus Clint Williams
Powell River Kings lose ground on first place after weekend stumbles

Powell River Kings lose ground on first place after weekend stumbles

With the 2018/19 BC Hockey League season winding down, opportunities to make a move or build a lead in the standings are becoming more and more rare.
Powell River mill shutdown for repairs

Powell River mill shutdown for repairs

Temporary layoffs due to boiler leak

Quick Peak: Food truck bylaw

City of Powell River manager of planning services brought some housekeeping amendments to Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 5.
City of Powell River signs land deal with international school

City of Powell River signs land deal with international school

Sino Bright purchases property from Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation

Quick Peak: Ferry cancellations

Residents intending to travel between Powell River and Little River ferry terminals over the next three Saturdays will need to take note of scheduled cancellations.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 31 to February 5, 2019 Total calls for service = 69 Thefts = 6 Assaults = 2 Impaired driving = 0 Mischief = 2 Break and enter = 2 1.
qathet Regional District directors disagree over application

qathet Regional District directors disagree over application

An application to conduct investigative drilling for a sand and gravel quarry in Homfray Channel near Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park has been received by the province and is currently under review without the support of qathet Regional Distr
Permit cancellation means thermal coal won't be railed through Delta to new facility

Permit cancellation means thermal coal won't be railed through Delta to new facility

The Port of Vancouver has cancelled the Fraser Surrey Docks permit to export U.S. thermal coal. The port, on the south side of the Fraser River near North Delta, Surrey and New Westminster, wanted to transfer coal brought in by rail from Wyoming.
Chief librarian proposes grant increase for Powell River Public Library

Chief librarian proposes grant increase for Powell River Public Library

Facility requires more staff, says Rebecca Burbank