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Powell River Kings take 2-0 lead in first round of playoffs

Powell River Kings take 2-0 lead in first round of playoffs

Forward Jonny Evans scores natural hat-trick in opening game

Quick Peak: Council approves public art gallery

City of Powell River council confirmed its support for a public art gallery at its meeting on Thursday, March 2.

Regional board briefs: Provides financial assistance; Accepts parkland acquisition strategy

Provides financial assistance The board approved a number of grants-in-aid at the meeting, including $20,000 to Pacific Region Summer Music Academy, $12,000 to Sunshine Coast Tourism, $12,000 to the Texada Arts, Culture and Tourism Society, $4,110 to

Quick Peak: Province to cut PST on power

A BC Budget phased elimination of provincial sales tax (PST) on industrial electricity is a step forward to protect and support mill jobs in BC, stated Catalyst Paper Corporation vice-president Len Posyniak in a media release.
Cranberry residents want solution to flooding

Cranberry residents want solution to flooding

Snow melt puts sewers under pressure and soaks neighbourhood basements
Hospital food remains point of contention for Powell River residents

Hospital food remains point of contention for Powell River residents

Public series seeks solutions for facility services

Powell River Villa soccer club returns to play with another loss

Club tied for last place in Vancouver Island Soccer League’s second division
Powell River Kings first-round playoff matchup

Powell River Kings first-round playoff matchup

Powell River squares off against Cowichan Valley in BC Hockey League postseason
City of Powell River seeks legal advice on timber rights

City of Powell River seeks legal advice on timber rights

Environmental lawyer questions purchase of Millennium Park trees

City of Powell River council considers service cuts and layoffs

Staff look for up to $300,000 in budget shortfall