Local News

Drug bust Stephan Wayne Bidiuk, 25, from Texada Island and a 32-year-old unidentified female were arrested on Wednesday, February 2 after Powell River RCMP found hashish, cocaine and heroin in a vehicle on Ontario Avenue.

Coffee benefits Powell River residents may be benefiting more than they think from drinking coffee.

Attack ads fuel speculation opposition parties plan to defeat budget

Boom secures trailer that broke loose

People with disabilities find employment

Artist wants to give drawing to woman who sat for him

Gym to be saved for gymnastics program

Instrument builders dedicate skills and time to high-quality instruments

Week of January 24 to 28, 2011 Total calls for service = 50 Impaired driving = 5 Assaults = 4 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 2 Mischief = 1 1.

Union agreement Powell River Regional District and CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Local 798 have reached a three-year collective agreement. It provides wage increases of 1.25, 1.50 and two per cent for 2011, 2012 and 2013.