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Regional board briefs: Supports tennis court resurfacing; Hears draft five-year plan

Supports tennis court resurfacing At its meeting on Thursday, March 16, Powell River Regional District committee of whole will recommend to its board that it provide $99,096 in the 2017 budget for resurfacing the Craig Regional Park tennis court, a p

Council briefs: Hears dog park delegation; Recommends trash bash support

Hears dog park delegation City of Powell River council’s committee of the whole received a delegation on Tuesday, March 14, from BC SPCA Powell River and District Branch.
Powell River RCMP bust heroin operation

Powell River RCMP bust heroin operation

Surrey man and Powell River woman face trafficking charges

Quick Peak: Suspicious incident; Fire mitigation

Suspicious incident Powell River RCMP said it has dealt with a complaint of possible luring on Monday, March 6, and has determined there is no threat to public safety.
Demand increases for Community Resource Centre

Demand increases for Community Resource Centre

Non-profit asks for nearly double last year’s funds to maintain additional services
Provincial election hot-seat: part one

Provincial election hot-seat: part one

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates begin answering our series of questions
Regional resident expresses concern over new fuel-tank site

Regional resident expresses concern over new fuel-tank site

Stevenson Road homeowner worries about bank stability with increases in stormwater runoff

Police arrest man for Savary Island animal shooting

51-year-old island resident out on bail after shooting a dog and deer
Texada steelworkers returning to work

Texada steelworkers returning to work

LafargeHolcim lockout sting lingers for United Steelworkers Local 816

Regional board briefs: Recommends trail maintenance support; Rejects support for climate action

Recommends trail maintenance support Powell River Regional District board’s committee of the whole voted at its meeting on Thursday, March 9, to recommend to the board that it provide $10,000 in financial support for Powell River Outdoor Recreation T