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Airline resumes service to and from Powell River Airport

Airline resumes service to and from Powell River Airport

Runway had been closed for rehabilitation since April
North Island-Powell River MP recognized for supporting veterans

North Island-Powell River MP recognized for supporting veterans

Women in Defence Award bestowed upon Rachel Blaney
In memoriam: Henning Arvid Pedersen

In memoriam: Henning Arvid Pedersen

November 27, 1946 – May 28, 2024
City projects excluded from Powell River Community Forest fund

City projects excluded from Powell River Community Forest fund

PRCF president Greg Hemphill makes case to reject two capital initiatives earmarked from reserve
Randene Neill wins Powell River-Sunshine Coast NDP MLA nomination after close vote

Randene Neill wins Powell River-Sunshine Coast NDP MLA nomination after close vote

It took four counts of the 450 ballots cast, but Neill was eventually named the NDP MLA nominee for Powell River-Sunshine Coast at the June 8 meeting, held in Sechelt.
Rebuild in the works for City of Powell River's sea walk

Rebuild in the works for City of Powell River's sea walk

Project slated to begin in September to repair damage from severe weather event
Summer weather is here for a few days in the qathet region

Summer weather is here for a few days in the qathet region

Hot midday temperatures are a change from recent blustery conditions
Federation calls for new municipal growth framework

Federation calls for new municipal growth framework

Capital and operating costs a challenge across Canada, including for City of Powell River
Texada Island RCMP investigate break and enter

Texada Island RCMP investigate break and enter

Property damaged at residence on Carter Road
Need for reconciliation outlined by Powell River resident

Need for reconciliation outlined by Powell River resident

Claudia Medina provides perspective of someone born and raised in the region