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Powell River Council asks for staff report on city-owned land

Powell River Council asks for staff report on city-owned land

Standing committee recommendations on utilization for two properties require more research
Weather forecast for week of June 10 to June 16 in qathet region

Weather forecast for week of June 10 to June 16 in qathet region

An app can come in handy when trying to identify local species
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