Local News

Week of May 31 to June 6, 2011 Total calls for service = 101 Impaired driving = 5 Assaults = 8 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 7 Mischief = 7 1. May 31 6800 block Hammond Street Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle.

Rolling strike Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a series of rotating strikes on Friday, June 3. Negotiations between Canada Post and the union continued throughout the weekend.

Owner of classic wooden yacht gives up on town

Remuneration to staff increases by about five per cent in 2010 over 2009

Rural directors indicate consensus on funding closure plans

Directors agree to send draft to public hearing

Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators recognizes partnership with Catalyst Paper Corporation

Annual report City of Powell River’s 2010 annual report is now available.

Strike looms Canada Post workers are prepared to go on strike if they don’t reach an agreement with Canada Post by Thursday night.

Callers scare computer owners into allowing remote access