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Quick Peak: Police investigating double homicide in Lund

A 19-year-old male has been arrested and is being held after Powell River RCMP were called to the scene of what they believe to be a double homicide in Lund early Saturday morning.
SPCA fires Powell River manager

SPCA fires Powell River manager

Conservation officer service investigates the harbouring of two young deer
Aboriginal tourism activity creates cultural conflict

Aboriginal tourism activity creates cultural conflict

Industry boom fosters opportunity to honour Tla’amin Nation heritage

Quick Peak: Officers seize prawn boat; City improves access

Officers seize prawn boat An investigation is underway into illegal commercial fishing on the Sunshine Coast after two individuals were arrested and Fisheries and Oceans Canada officers seized a large amount of prawning gear and a 40-foot vessel.
Powell River Kings add size and toughness

Powell River Kings add size and toughness

Hockey club’s head coach seeks to build bigger and more aggressive team
Powell River Regional District supports name change

Powell River Regional District supports name change

Board chair proposes to include Tla’amin Nation word in new moniker for local government
BC Ferries awards Texada Island ferry contract

BC Ferries awards Texada Island ferry contract

Dutch boat manufacturer to build replacement vessel for Westview-Blubber Bay route
Development boom causes contractor shortage

Development boom causes contractor shortage

Lack of tradespeople and provincial regulations hinder building capacity
City of Powell River halts Olive Devaud renovations

City of Powell River halts Olive Devaud renovations

Stop-work order issued for future international school student residences

Quick Peak: Inn ownership; Rock the block

Inn ownership A recent BC Registry Services search of companies shows that Seaboard Hotels, owner of the former Inn at Westview and Beach Gardens Resort and Marina, has one director.