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Powell River RCMP gives yearly crime report

Powell River RCMP gives yearly crime report

Rate drops for property crime, increases for traffic offenses
Quick Peak: No ferry increase; Bliss Landing death conclusions

Quick Peak: No ferry increase; Bliss Landing death conclusions

No ferry increase BC Ferries recently announced that travellers will not be paying an expected 1.9 per cent fare increase this spring. On April 1, fares will increase by the planned 1.
Villa falls in Jackson Cup tournament

Villa falls in Jackson Cup tournament

Powell River Villa soccer club lost 6-0 against Cowichan United 1 in the second round of the Jackson Cup Sunday, February 21.
Powell River Kings surrender first place with weekend split

Powell River Kings surrender first place with weekend split

First-round playoff series confirmed after Nanaimo doubleheader
Regional board briefs: Waste-recovery centre; staff additions

Regional board briefs: Waste-recovery centre; staff additions

Waste-recovery centre Powell River Regional District committee of the whole unanimously passed a motion on the future of a resource-recovery centre that would cut down the amount of garbage the region tips.
Mayor stresses need for airport fuel

Mayor stresses need for airport fuel

Council hears from former fuel operator and city staff
Assessment for aging drivers

Assessment for aging drivers

With Canada’s baby-boomer generation entering their senior years, the number of senior drivers on the road will continue to grow.
Search efforts draw on community

Search efforts draw on community

Recent incident raises important issues around outdoor safety
Quick Peak: Funds for non-profits

Quick Peak: Funds for non-profits

First Credit Union and Insurance and Westview Agencies has announced it will be investing $11,350 in local non-profit organizations.
Regional directors form ferries working group

Regional directors form ferries working group

Community leaders from coastal communities search for answers