Local News

Provincial grant A Powell River project is one of 81 in BC that is receiving a grant from the provincial government.

Week of February 26 to March 4, 2013 Total calls for service = 102 Impaired driving = 6 Assaults = 6 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 2 1. February 27 Lund Street near Joncas Place Police stopped a vehicle being driven along the highway.

Library budget Powell River Public Library’s budget holds the line on local government contributions for 2013, but a grant application could change that, if it is successful.

Week of February 19 to 25, 2013 Total calls for service = 88 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 6 1. February 19 Block Bay Police responded to a theft complaint.

Papal replacement An estimated 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world, including those in Powell River, may not have to wait as long as expected to find out who will lead their church.

Space means more options for students

RCMP have seized a large quantity of drugs from a Powell River residence and charged two people as a result of a lengthy investigation.

Contractor returns at end of month to resolve issue

Mental mistakes make a difference in overall score

Brewer opposes motion because of lingering questions