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Adopts council pay increase bylaw At its February 16 meeting council adopted the bylaw that will provide an increase to councillor and mayor pay. The bylaw sets the annual rate at 58 per cent of the average income of a city resident.

LafargeHolcim bargaining resumes An end may be in sight for Texada Island quarry workers who have been on a picket line since last fall.

Criminal impaired driving up 73 per cent, among others

Catalyst investigates spill A minor spill of ground limestone caused by equipment failure at Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River operations has been reported to regulatory authorities, according to company vice-president and mill general manage

Department maintains it fills medical gap as first responders

Bylaw establishes raises for mayor and councillors based on average municipal pay

Powell River blows through Alberni in veteran forward’s 200th appearance

Finance committee to recommend staff find further cost savings

Powell River Search and Rescue advises caution for backcountry exploring

City of Powell River is providing a limited number of sandbags to city residents to help combat flooding as large snow accumulation on residential properties begins to melt. Heavy rainfall is also expected over the next few days.