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Quick Peaks: May 15, 2013

Terminal upgrade City of Powell River council is expected to vote on a development permit for a new BC Ferries’ passenger waiting room and utility room at the May 16 meeting.

District looks at student database

Saanich system offers savings and flexibility

Postal change creates delays

Business owner turns to couriers

Status quo for urban chickens

Council decides not to amend animal control bylaw

Permit process delays rebuilding

Regional district explores options for Shelter Point concession

First nations want access to financing

Funds required for public infrastructure construction
Program treads path to personalized learning

Program treads path to personalized learning

Pre-trades pilot introduces students to range of career options

Briefly: May 10, 2013

BC adds area code In response to the increasing demand for new phone numbers in British Columbia, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is adding a new area code for the province.
Ferry plans elicit concerns

Ferry plans elicit concerns

Residents oppose smaller size and open deck design of new vessel

CrimeStoppers: May 8, 2013

Week of April 30 to May 6, 2013 Total calls for service = 93 Impaired driving = 8 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 5 1. May 2 Highway 101 at Finn Bay Road Police responded to a report of theft from a parked vehicle.