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Community plan update presented by City of Powell River planner

Community plan update presented by City of Powell River planner

Planning staff outline need to draft a new legislative document
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Plan outlined for City of Powell River's downtown area

Plan outlined for City of Powell River's downtown area

Development scenarios are still underway, according to the city's manager of planning services
VIDEO: History in art mural unveiled at Powell River Town Centre

VIDEO: History in art mural unveiled at Powell River Town Centre

Granddaughters of Tla’amin carver painted herring roe racks on one panel
Wildfire service wants expansion at Powell River Airport

Wildfire service wants expansion at Powell River Airport

City council considers issuance of development variance permit for new airport office facility
shíshálh Nation announces upcoming by-election

shíshálh Nation announces upcoming by-election

A nomination meeting is set for Oct. 4 and the ballots will be cast Nov. 18.
Learn to live with wildfire smoke, British Columbians told

Learn to live with wildfire smoke, British Columbians told

Hotter temperatures, atmospheric rivers and their effects on health and communities are here to stay and must be planned for, UBCM conference hears.
Viewpoint: Do we need politicians to tell us what to do?

Viewpoint: Do we need politicians to tell us what to do?

People try to do what they think is the right thing, mostly. They don’t need politicians or big companies telling them.
Lot sizes in Wildwood challenged at City of Powell River meeting

Lot sizes in Wildwood challenged at City of Powell River meeting

Delegation appeals for larger properties if 19-acres is subdivided
Letter: Fire hall situation in Powell River is absurd

Letter: Fire hall situation in Powell River is absurd

"...this was an utmost priority that was tabled time and time again."