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City of Powell River recommends Willingdon Beach for volleyball courts

City of Powell River recommends Willingdon Beach for volleyball courts

Decision disappoints volleyball association president
Province to match Red Cross fire donations

Province to match Red Cross fire donations

Anyone who donates to the Red Cross's wildfire relief fund will have their contribution matched by the B.C. government.
UPDATED: Wildfire service responds to fire northeast of Powell River

UPDATED: Wildfire service responds to fire northeast of Powell River

Updated Friday, August 17 The small Phelan Lake fire that BC Wildfire Service reported on August 16 is now out. It was initially reported as human caused, but that has since been changed to lightning.
Powell River Villa soccer club seeks support to build covered bleachers

Powell River Villa soccer club seeks support to build covered bleachers

City considers comfort factor for spectators at Timberlane Park
City of Powell River accepts offer to develop aviation industry

City of Powell River accepts offer to develop aviation industry

Deal in place on land within Powell River Airport
City of Powell River prepares for provincial cannabis application process

City of Powell River prepares for provincial cannabis application process

Retail stores require zoning bylaws for approval
Bell tolls for town square in Powell River

Bell tolls for town square in Powell River

City councillor attempts to resurrect clock and green space concept
Provincial state of emergency could affect governments in Powell River region

Provincial state of emergency could affect governments in Powell River region

Due to the destruction caused by wildfires raging across BC, a provincial state of emergency was declared on August 15. The Emergency Program Act provides the government sweeping powers.
Here's how you can help the people directly affected by B.C.'s forest fires

Here's how you can help the people directly affected by B.C.'s forest fires

Red Cross launches appeal for donations
A $300-million question on French education

A $300-million question on French education

Court of Appeal denies B.C. Francophone school district’s provincewide appeal for funds