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Need for landfill remediation outlined by Powell River resident

Need for landfill remediation outlined by Powell River resident

Former Squatters Creek dump site subject of civil litigation; Property owner frustrated with responses from city
Powell River Fire Rescue wins this year’s charity hockey game

Powell River Fire Rescue wins this year’s charity hockey game

Well attended event raises funds for two organizations
Repairs completed on Texada/Powell River ferry

Repairs completed on Texada/Powell River ferry

Mechanical difficulty on Island Discovery vessel has been corrected; Route between Westview and Comox will return to regular schedule
Sunny skies until Friday in qathet region, chance of wet weekend

Sunny skies until Friday in qathet region, chance of wet weekend

Nightly temperatures maintain a chill in the air
Ratepayers inform City of Powell River Council about coalition

Ratepayers inform City of Powell River Council about coalition

Three groups come together to advocate issues of concern or importance to taxpayers
qathet School District meeting addresses Tla'amin agreement

qathet School District meeting addresses Tla'amin agreement

Annual meeting plus health and wellness conference coming up
Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

'There’s no other way to view it. The BC Ferries “quiet announcement” of a 33 per cent hike to its reservation fee is a big middle finger to Sunshine Coast residents. While many Coasters were prepared for the 3.2 per cent rate hike, I think it’s safe to say most were blindsided by the reservation fee increase from $15 to $20.'
Arts hub announced at City of Powell River meeting

Arts hub announced at City of Powell River meeting

Pacific Region International Summer Music Association wants to move into 5,000 square foot space in Townsite Market
In memoriam: Michael Robert Hayes

In memoriam: Michael Robert Hayes

1956-February 23, 2024,
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

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