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Tax rates outlined for City of Powell River

Tax rates outlined for City of Powell River

Chief financial officer spells out facts from five-year financial plan process
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 134 calls for service from March 13 to 19
Sunshine Coast residents lose tens of thousands of dollars in scams

Sunshine Coast residents lose tens of thousands of dollars in scams

One resident lost close to $500,000 in another scam
City of Powell River sells new fire truck at net surplus

City of Powell River sells new fire truck at net surplus

“After having the bid open for five weeks, it was closed and awarded to the highest bidder, which was $1.15 million, which is $150,000 more than we had budgeted." ~ city CFO Mallory Denniston
Sales on the rise: Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board

Sales on the rise: Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board

February 2024 figures outpaced transactions from February 2023
Riding on qathet streets unsafe, most poll respondents say

Riding on qathet streets unsafe, most poll respondents say

Just over 60 per cent respond that they don't feel safe cycling on roads in the region
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Powell River U15 Kings reach podium at provincials

Powell River U15 Kings reach podium at provincials

Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association champions win bronze medal game over host team
Gardener finds ‘perfect’ solution for backyard plots in qathet

Gardener finds ‘perfect’ solution for backyard plots in qathet

Tubs for growing last longer than wood boxes, says Texada Garden Club member
Budget cuts for Indigenous services concern federal NDP leader

Budget cuts for Indigenous services concern federal NDP leader

Jagmeet Singh opposes any reductions to funding for First Nations, mentions Tla'amin Nation could be among those affected