Powell River News -

Council briefs - Feb. 3, 2016

Youth council sought City of Powell River has extended its deadline to Friday, February 12, for youth interested in being considered for a place on its youth council.

Feb 3, 2016 11:16 AM Read more >

Police suspect overdose

Powell River RCMP attended a local residence on Saturday, January 30, at approximately 3 am to find an unresponsive man inside, due to a possible drug overdose.

Feb 3, 2016 11:08 AM Read more >

Emergency response review raises questions

Local authorities face pressure to comment on provincial process

Jan 27, 2016 3:22 PM Read more >

Lois Lake cabin owners express concerns

Boat launch closure leaves users floating in limbo

Jan 27, 2016 3:08 PM Read more >

Passenger ferry slated for Gibsons

Private company looks to provide option to BC Ferries service

Jan 27, 2016 3:03 PM Read more >

Regional board briefs

Regional services budget Powell River Regional District (PRRD) directors looked at first draft of the regional services budget at a committee of the whole meeting on Thursday, January 21.

Jan 27, 2016 2:50 PM Read more >

School board briefs

Heart starters School District 47 has received a grant to purchase four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) through Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon.

Jan 27, 2016 2:47 PM Read more >

Quick Peaks: Ferry returns; firefighters settle

Ferry returns BC Ferries vessel Queen of Burnaby has resumed service on the Comox-Powell River route as of Wednesday, January 27, ending a problematic shuffle of ferries in the Powell River area.

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