Local News

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.

Hockey club’s head coach seeks to build bigger and more aggressive team

Board chair proposes to include Tla’amin Nation word in new moniker for local government

Dutch boat manufacturer to build replacement vessel for Westview-Blubber Bay route

Lack of tradespeople and provincial regulations hinder building capacity

Stop-work order issued for future international school student residences

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.

Powell River Community Forest passes on project funds

Funding amounts to more than $1.6 million for community projects and non-profits

Proceeds with fire plan Powell River Regional District board directed staff at its meeting on Thursday, May 25, to proceed with plans to replace Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department’s fire apparatus as outlined in the current financial plan.