Local News

BC Ferries has cancelled the last round trip of the day between Powell River and Vancouver Island on Saturday, May 14. The 7:15 pm from Comox and the 8:45 pm from Powell River will not run.

Free parking Premier Christy Clark has announced free parking in all BC parks. Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake made the announcement at the launch of BC Parks centennial celebrations.

Newspapers from across Canada gather to celebrate industry excellence

Week of April 26 to May 2, 2011 Total calls for service = 78 Impaired driving = 4 Assaults = 0 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 7 Mischief = 1 1. April 29 5500 block Marine Avenue Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle.

Under budget Organizers of the Powell River General Hospital Foundation’s Pass the Hat for the Cat Scan campaign have received the final statement for construction and installation of the equipment.

Three simple steps help families survive

Fire chief proposes changes to bylaw

Average still above BC and national statistics

Incumbent John Weston cruises to re-election

Officials agree to amend grant application