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City of Powell River completes major road work for 2018

City of Powell River completes major road work for 2018

Smaller projects remain in pavement management program
Thieves steal section of Powell River Logger Sports wood carving

Thieves steal section of Powell River Logger Sports wood carving

Theft may force end to popular event, says organizer
Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 1 to 7, 2018.
DFO says keep the calls coming, but do it safely

DFO says keep the calls coming, but do it safely

Poaching
UPDATED: Three small wildfires highlight risk factors in Powell River region

UPDATED: Three small wildfires highlight risk factors in Powell River region

Oyster farmers first on scene to contain small Okeover fire
Province upgrades Highway 101 north of Powell River

Province upgrades Highway 101 north of Powell River

Widening and resurfacing of short stretch between Wildwood and Lund will disrupt traffic
Fire chiefs speak out against residential cannabis production

Fire chiefs speak out against residential cannabis production

The topic of Cannabis production came before delegates at the annual Fire Chiefs’ of BC Conference recently in Victoria. Of particular concern was the personal production in residential buildings.
Why did cancer drug save one man while others died?

Why did cancer drug save one man while others died?

Researchers use Victoria man’s case to help find the answer
These countries are coming to help fight B.C. wildfires

These countries are coming to help fight B.C. wildfires

The world is coming to B.C.’s rescue. Out-of-province firefighting personnel and aircraft – including some from the other side of the world – are set to arrive in B.C.
UPDATED: Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill affected by tariffs on paper exports

UPDATED: Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill affected by tariffs on paper exports

Mayor calls tariffs on paper exports devastating