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Quick Peak: Ferry trial tests trip time

Quick Peak: Ferry trial tests trip time

Saltery Bay to Horseshoe Bay can be a race against time for people trying to make the connection from Powell River to the Lower Mainland on BC Ferries.
LED screen lights up Hap Parker Arena

LED screen lights up Hap Parker Arena

Powell River Community Forest grant provides funds for state-of-the-art system
Police report

Police report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 5 to 12: Total calls for service: 111 Impaired driving: 1 Assault: 1 Theft: 9 Mischief: 3 Break and enter: 1 Thursday, March 8; Joyce Avenue, 4800 block RCMP received a report of a theft from a green

Quick Peak: Regional district announces Van Anda grant approval

Upgrades to Van Anda’s waterworks system on Texada Island are expected to start in spring. Powell River Regional District announced on March 9 that a grant from the Federal Gas Tax Fund was approved.
Municipal politician rules out third term

Municipal politician rules out third term

City of Powell River councillor Russell Brewer announces decision to not seek re-election
Lewis files lawsuit against Powell River Kings

Lewis files lawsuit against Powell River Kings

Former coach and general manager seeks compensation for breach of contract
Residents hope to save ‘heart of Savary’

Residents hope to save ‘heart of Savary’

Land trust optimistic remaining dollars can be raised to preserve land
McFall Creek runoff concerns property owners

McFall Creek runoff concerns property owners

Cranberry residents seek response from landowner to prevent property damage

Quick peak: Committee recommends youth act changes; City accepts challenge

Committee recommends youth act changes The Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth chaired by Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons released its report on February 28.
Cheque distribution day increases police calls

Cheque distribution day increases police calls

RCMP sees correlation between reception of monthly income assistance and substance abuse