Local News

Week of October 22 to 28, 2012 Total calls for service = 107 Impaired driving = 2 Assaults = 4 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 2 Mischief = 3 1. October 24 4600 block Marine Avenue Police responded to an attempted break and enter at a restaurant.

Powerful tremor shakes coast A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Haida Gwaii region at 8:04 pm on Saturday, October 27.

Power outage A wide swath of Powell River lost power Monday night, October 22. About 3,000 BC Hydro customers from the northern part of Townsite north to Whaletown Road on Cortes Island had no electricity from 7 to about 10:30 pm.

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Haida Gwaii region at 8:04 pm on Saturday, October 27.

Highway now open and hydro restored

Grieving relatives want law changed

Local officials give province feedback on public engagement plan

A warrant has been issued on Frank Leitner for assault, uttering threats and possession of a dangerous weapon. Leitner is five feet 11 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, has blonde hair, hazel eyes and was born on July 31, 1959.

Concession petition CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Local 798 has asked City of Powell River council to consider reopening the concession at Powell River Recreation Complex.

Adoption expected at special meeting