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City of Powell River contracts social planner

Community developer begins process of addressing need for housing and food security
Public attends drug overdose forum

Public attends drug overdose forum

Health officials provide information on dangers of fentanyl and other opioid drugs

Quick Peak: Council adopts budget; Youth council seeks members

Council adopts budget At a special meeting on Thursday, May 11, City of Powell River council adopted its five-year financial plan, which includes the 2017 budget and its annual property tax and utilities bylaws.
Olive Devaud student residence renovations underway

Olive Devaud student residence renovations underway

Former seniors home to be used for Eton College student residences
Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding re-elects Nicholas Simons

Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding re-elects Nicholas Simons

Incumbent New Democratic Party MLA vows to do his best to represent everyone in region
City of Powell River completes house demolition

City of Powell River completes house demolition

Joyce Avenue home levelled as council proceeds with cleanup operation
Spring seven-a-side soccer league starts

Spring seven-a-side soccer league starts

Different rules make for fast and fun games
BC Ferries keeps early morning sailing from Saltery Bay

BC Ferries keeps early morning sailing from Saltery Bay

Ferry corporation decides to maintain 5:35 am run for a two-year pilot

Quick Peak: Aging population; Median age drops; Salish Orca sails

Aging population Powell River Regional District dropped from ninth to 10th place in the country for communities with the oldest populations, according to Statistics Canada. Released Wednesday, May 3, the 2016 information shows 27.
Seniors care stretched to the limit

Seniors care stretched to the limit

Government, experts, caregivers and families search for solutions to continually increasing support requirements