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City of Powell River to resume capital spending

City of Powell River to resume capital spending

Senior administrators to oversee return to service delivery levels
Injury forces Simons to miss candidate forum

Injury forces Simons to miss candidate forum

NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons was forced to miss an Oct. 15 all-candidates forum after injuring his ankle at a campaign event.
Powell River mayor honours volunteer

Powell River mayor honours volunteer

Dennis Hatch has been picking up garbage on city streets for 10 years
City of Powell River establishing liquid waste plan monitoring committee

City of Powell River establishing liquid waste plan monitoring committee

Group will monitor implementation of management plan
Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates address local issues (VIDEO)

Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates address local issues (VIDEO)

Ferries and forestry discussed by those running for election
Vote-by-mail packages should be posted by Saturday; in-person dropoff is also an option

Vote-by-mail packages should be posted by Saturday; in-person dropoff is also an option

People voting by mail in the provincial election should get their ballots into the mail system by no later than Saturday, Elections B.C. says. “If you’re returning your package by mail, we recommend mailing it by Oct.
Firm presents draft rehabilitation plan for Powell River Recreation Complex

Firm presents draft rehabilitation plan for Powell River Recreation Complex

City councillors hear presentation from Architecture 49
B.C. reports first case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in child

B.C. reports first case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in child

"The child was under investigation after showing symptoms of the syndrome and was confirmed with MIS-C when a COVID-19 serology test returned positive."
Powell River Board of Education chairperson provides update

Powell River Board of Education chairperson provides update

School District 47 chairperson Aaron Reid outlined several themes in her remarks to the Powell River Board of Education on October 14.
Bat Week in B.C. uncovers tequila connection

Bat Week in B.C. uncovers tequila connection

Bat Week in B.C. is on the horizon and, while you’re unlikely see a caped crusader leaping off buildings, conservationists are hoping people will learn more about the flying mouse.