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B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

Call for shipyards interested in designing and building the ferries closes Dec. 1, with the first vessel in the new ferry class expected to be ready for service in 2029
Downtown plan update presented to City of Powell River Council

Downtown plan update presented to City of Powell River Council

Consultants provide councillors with information about future prospects for properties
Powell River Garden Club president shares winter gardening tips

Powell River Garden Club president shares winter gardening tips

Plant garlic and flower bulbs now, plus any vegetable that would survive in Siberia, says Lesley Moseley
Letter: What takes so long to get boat insurance?

Letter: What takes so long to get boat insurance?

"...it would seem that it has been left on the back burner by some boat owners for too long."
qathet Regional District to test Community Notification System

qathet Regional District to test Community Notification System

“The upcoming test on November 22 is an important step in ensuring the system functions effectively when needed most.” ~ Ryan Thoms, qRD manager of emergency services
Details on subsea fibre optic cable project's Sunshine Coast section emerge

Details on subsea fibre optic cable project's Sunshine Coast section emerge

Two application files sought comments on adjustments to the proposed route for the upper and lower Sunshine Coast
Victoria club earns shutout over Powell River Villa

Victoria club earns shutout over Powell River Villa

Bays United scores twice in second half despite late push from home team
Apartment complex proposal needs City of Powell River variance

Apartment complex proposal needs City of Powell River variance

Councillors to move ahead with public input into height and parking for building
In memoriam: Marilyn Carey

In memoriam: Marilyn Carey

November 13, 1944 - November 17, 2023
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices