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Reporter joins team and fulfills passion

Reporter joins team and fulfills passion

Chris Bolster is a writer who grew up in Langley, BC, and has just moved to Powell River with his family after spending the last 11 years teaching in Asia.
Fire services review calls for sweeping changes

Fire services review calls for sweeping changes

Regional district needs to revamp the way it oversees departments according to consultants
Public broadcasters visit a success

Public broadcasters visit a success

Tour raises public awareness
Yacht club celebrates 45 years

Yacht club celebrates 45 years

New programs and initiatives help more become involved

Briefly: August 17, 2012

Stillwater lots Powell River Regional District directors who sit on the planning committee have supported a proposed six-lot subdivision in the Stillwater area.

CrimeStoppers: August 15, 2012

Week of August 7 to 13, 2012 Total calls for service = 150 Impaired driving = 7 Assaults = 11 Break and enters = 8 Thefts = 8 Mischief = 5 1. August 9 4400 block Manson Avenue Police responded to a report of a break and enter at a business.

Quick Peaks: August 15, 2012

Tla’amin vote Members of Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation will head to the polls on Saturday, September 15, to vote for chief and council.

Council Briefs August 15 2012

Marine development asks for less parking spaces
Cab fare cheaper than fines

Cab fare cheaper than fines

Blowing over the legal limit during a roadside screening can cost upward of 4000
Debate boils over hotel tax

Debate boils over hotel tax

Disagreement on whether new tax is best option for Powell River