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Movember hauls off facial hair and brings in donations

Movember hauls off facial hair and brings in donations

Two groups raised just over $9,000 in total for the annual fundraising event for Prostate Cancer. Powell River firefighters had 22 members sign up and were led by Terry Peters, deputy chief, who kept them motivated.

Quick Peaks: December 10, 2014

Pineapple express hits Riding the tail of a tropical storm that knocked out power and disrupted ferry service across the Strait of Georgia Monday and Tuesday, Powell River braces as another system is forecast to hit the area Wednesday, December 10.

CrimeStoppers: December 10, 2014

Week of December 1 to 8, 2014 Total calls for service = 124 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 5 Mischief = 5 1. December 1 Joyce Avenue near Crofton Street A collision involving three vehicles occurred.

Briefly: December 5, 2014

Code changes Home builders will be taking note of changes to the BC Building Code, which come into effect on Friday, December 19.

Motion paves way to recognition

Regional district to send reminder about third crossing

Regional board considers wildlife program sponsorship

Committee responds to request for seed money and facilities

Consumers want recycling expansion

Regional district considers outside collection space

Rural firefighters explore water delivery system

Implementation of tanker shuttle service could improve home insurance rates

Bottom line not as high as anticipated

Recycling plan results in jobs and cleaner stream

Regional district reviews agreements with first nation

Report on taxation and services stimulates conjecture about relationships after treaty