Local News

Scam alert Powell River RCMP are advising the public of a scam known as the mystery or secret shopper. A Powell River resident was recently hired by an online company to act as a mystery shopper after answering an enticing ad.

Mezzanine on hold Powell River Kings Hockey Club Society will have to wait for a mezzanine at Hap Parker Arena in Powell River Recreation Complex.

ALR changes cleave province into two zones

Liquid waste management causes upset

Insurance clause can be covered by citys policy

Klahoose carving settles question of territory

Students celebrate gratitude with small acts of kindness

Change dates With March ending and April beginning, residents are reminded of some very important dates. Postage stamps for lettermail in Canada will rise on Monday, March 31.

Week of March 18 to 24, 2014 Total calls for service = 101 Impaired driving = 1 Assaults = 1 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 4 Mischief = 2 1. March 18 4200 block Padgett Road Around 5:30 am a vehicle was driven off the road.

Province purchases land A popular location for sea kayakers and ecotourists is coming under the provincial government’s protection after a deal with an American logging company was reached for land on Quadra Island.