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City of Powell River Council supports height increase for building

City of Powell River Council supports height increase for building

Pacific Point Lofts project developer applies for variance; resident says it will affect his view
Council delays temporary use permit to allow a distillery at a business in Powell River

Council delays temporary use permit to allow a distillery at a business in Powell River

Beach Gardens Resort and Marina applying to site craft facility on hotel property
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall, as hospitalizations decline, 20 die

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall, as hospitalizations decline, 20 die

More than two million British Columbians have now had at least one dose of vaccine.
First-time author from Powell River reflects on writing process

First-time author from Powell River reflects on writing process

Evelyn Nwaeze loves challenges, plans to write more books
Councillors in Powell River propose tax deadline extension

Councillors in Powell River propose tax deadline extension

If penalty bylaw passes, taxpayers would be given relief on penalty dates
BCHL: Powell River's season ends with loss to Coquitlam

BCHL: Powell River's season ends with loss to Coquitlam

Kings fall to Express in season finale
VIDEO: Bear cub comes to sibling’s rescue in Powell River

VIDEO: Bear cub comes to sibling’s rescue in Powell River

Sow receives early Mother’s Day gift as cubs work together to scale cement barrier
BCHL: Powell River falls to Surrey in final head-to-head matchup

BCHL: Powell River falls to Surrey in final head-to-head matchup

Eagles come from behind to win 4-2 in last game of season series
Powell River city council plans housing strategy

Powell River city council plans housing strategy

Staff to report on next steps to implement needs assessment report
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall for 10th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall for 10th straight update

Hospitalizations recede, as seven more die from the novel coronavirus.