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Council briefs: Approves development permits

Approves development permits City of Powell River council approved a number of development permits at its meeting on Thursday, April 20, including one that will allow for Canadian Coast Guard’s new Powell River search and rescue station to be located

Regional board briefs: Recommends heritage working group; Recommends Haywire Bay project approval

Recommends heritage working group Powell River Regional District committee of the whole recommended at its meeting on Thursday, April 20, that the board proceed with forming a heritage/museum service exploration working group comprised of electoral a

Quick Peak: Gym closes for upgrades; Hulk sinking progresses

Gym closes for upgrades Powell River Recreation Complex gym will close for two days in May while new fitness equipment is installed, the city government announced Tuesday, April 18.
City of Powell River announces agriculture program

City of Powell River announces agriculture program

Proponents to establish steering committee to develop training plan
Texada Island rejects heritage service

Texada Island rejects heritage service

Powell River Regional District to consider museum support
Provincial election hot-seat: part six

Provincial election hot-seat: part six

Candidates tackle lack of affordable housing in Powell River area

Regional district briefs: Recommends Texada clinic upgrades; Recommends joint grant application

Recommends Texada clinic upgrades At its Thursday, April 13 meeting, Powell River Regional District’s committee of the whole recommended to the regional board that it proceed with the borrowing of $225,278 to pay for upgrades to the Texada Island Med

Quick Peak: New Texada ferry timeline; Board reopens privacy case

New Texada ferry Texada Island residents can expect the replacement for North Island Princess to arrive slightly sooner than expected. Last November, the ferry corporation announced the new ship would be in place by the summer of 2020.
Powell River Kings selected as BCHL all-stars

Powell River Kings selected as BCHL all-stars

Broadcasters choose Cam Donaldson and Jonny Evans in league-wide survey
Council orders demolition of former Inn at Westview

Council orders demolition of former Inn at Westview

Building owner has until end of May to take down derelict structure
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