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Quick Peak: Paper machine starts up

Quick Peak: Paper machine starts up

Paper machine 11 at Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill went into start-up mode on May 7 after a three-week production curtailment of uncoated groundwood paper.
Quick Peak: BC Ferries considers building vessels

Quick Peak: BC Ferries considers building vessels

BC Ferries, along with Association of British Columbia Marine Industries, is hosting a discussion on building ferries in BC by exploring how to create conditions for competitive new vessel construction in the province.
Quick Peak: Regional district requests bus passes

Quick Peak: Regional district requests bus passes

At Powell River Regional District’s regular board meeting on April 28, its board of directors agreed to write a letter to BC Transit asking that fares on the Thursday commuter bus between Powell River and Texada be reduced commensurate with reduction
Wastewater treatment plant cost skyrockets

Wastewater treatment plant cost skyrockets

Largest infrastructure project in Powell River history now carries $66 million price tag
Haywire Bay bridge ready for May long weekend

Haywire Bay bridge ready for May long weekend

Powell River Regional District crews finish ahead of schedule and on budget
BC Hydro plans power outage in Townsite

BC Hydro plans power outage in Townsite

Some Powell River residents will be without electricity on May 5
Sea lion’s return prompts cleaning station closure

Sea lion’s return prompts cleaning station closure

City of Powell River closes fish gutting/prep area at north harbour to deter ocean mammal
Council briefs: Approves Jumpstart application; Extends concession lease; Approves public art

Council briefs: Approves Jumpstart application; Extends concession lease; Approves public art

Council approves Jumpstart application City of Powell River council approved a grant application to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program at the April 19 regular council meeting for improving accessibility at Powell River Recreation Complex.
Police investigate incident south of Powell River

Police investigate incident south of Powell River

Man has been taken into custody, says RCMP media relations officer
Sunset Homes unveils design for new seniors housing

Sunset Homes unveils design for new seniors housing

City of Powell River ready to approve 34-unit rental development on Joyce Avenue