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Turnout numbers over three days up from 2011

Powell River Regional District’s (PRRD) committee of the whole will recommend the board create an advisory committee to allow more input from Lasqueti residents on the island’s fire services.

Leading up to the October 19 federal election, the Peak will be asking party candidates for the North Island-Powell Riving riding a series of four questions and printing their responses to one question each issue.

Mayor and representatives meet with new owner of land parcel

Powell River RCMP is investigating a theft at an estate sale on Brew Bay Road.

Concrete ships expensive to maintain and unnecessary

Mother of missing person Charles Yvon Mercier has posted to Facebook that Powell River RCMP told her remains discovered Friday, October 2 in Townsite are those of her son.

Increased demand for affordable housing projected while inventory decreases

Fire protection The committee recommended that the board direct staff to go forward with prioritizing the implementation of all necessary measures needed to meet regulatory fire-service levels for Lasqueti Island.

Marine Medical Clinic has reopened following consultations with College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.