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BC Ferries makes changes to Westview route

BC Ferries makes changes to Westview route

Corporation announces replacement vessel and schedule adjustments for Little River
Councillors and mayor consider four more years

Councillors and mayor consider four more years

Three incumbents declare intentions to seek re-election in 2018
Powell River Villa seeks soccer title

Powell River Villa seeks soccer title

Coach and players covet promotion to higher division
Powell River Kings remain in slump

Powell River Kings remain in slump

Captain optimistic hockey team will break out in new year

Quick Peak: BC Ferries sells vessel; Flu season reaches peak; Catalyst passes hulk hurdle

BC Ferries sells vessel Queen of Burnaby has been sold by BC Ferries through auction for $653,000 to an undisclosed buyer. Bidding closed on Thursday, January 4. Opening bids started at $5,000 and a total of 281 were received.
City of Powell River closes in on wastewater decision

City of Powell River closes in on wastewater decision

Consultant recommends one of three options for new treatment facility
Barge terminal demolition nears completion

Barge terminal demolition nears completion

Council awaits planning department to present site development options

Quick Peak: Santé Veritas secures funding; Disposal program launches

Santé Veritas secures funding With a $16-million private placement of common shares on December 21, Santé Veritas Therapeutics intends to proceed with the funding of phase one and phase two-A of the company’s new Powell River facility, located at the

Police investigate sexual assault

Powell River RCMP is investigating a sexual assault that occurred at approximately 6 am on Saturday, December 30.

Regional board briefs: Approves winter roads plan; Approves infrastructure application

Approves winter roads plan At its regular meeting on December 19, Powell River Regional District board approved its snow removal and ice control policy.