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Quick Peak: Foulds appears in court; Problem delays ferry; City unveils rainbow crosswalk

Foulds appears in court Trial dates for the man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to the June 17 deaths of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle and the shooting of Zane Hernandez will be set early next month.
Weekend weather to clear smoky Powell River skies

Weekend weather to clear smoky Powell River skies

Wind and rain will provide medical relief for residents sensitive to smoke exposure
Townsite residents question sewage plant location

Townsite residents question sewage plant location

Neighbours also raise questions about public consultation process
Vandals target cars parked in Lund

Vandals target cars parked in Lund

Residents fed up with illegal parking take action against vehicles

Census shows rise in common-law families

Powell River rate higher than provincial and national averages

Quick Peak: BC Ferries unveils Texada ferry design; Province drops tuition charges

BC Ferries unveils Texada ferry design BC Ferries will be presenting a preliminary design for its replacement of Texada Island’s North Island Princess and is seeking the public’s thoughts.
Board support weakens for regional government name change

Board support weakens for regional government name change

Three Powell River Regional District directors question original votes
BC interior fire evacuees find shelter

BC interior fire evacuees find shelter

Six families leave danger areas to seek sanctuary in Powell River
Powell River council ready to proceed with demolition, says mayor

Powell River council ready to proceed with demolition, says mayor

City staff prepares cost analysis on taking down former Inn at Westview
Work begins on Haslam Lake water main replacement

Work begins on Haslam Lake water main replacement

Restrictions put in place as city crews begin to update infrastructure