Local News

Funds available Grant writers need to have their pens at the ready as two opportunities are available to apply for funds.

City of Powell River has appointed a new head of finance. Certified general accountant Shehzad Somji will be joining the city team May 1 after 19 years with First Credit Union, where he was chief financial officer (CFO) for 10 of those years.

BC Ferries has posted new ferry schedules on its website. In November 2013, the ferry corporation announced it would make a 16-per-cent cut to services for all routes to and from Powell River.

City takes measures to limit harm

Week of March 24 to 31, 2014 Total calls for service = 74 Impaired driving = 0 Assaults = 2 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 5 Mischief = 1 1.

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