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New Powell River chief administrative officer faces challenges

New Powell River chief administrative officer faces challenges

Russell Brewer assumes position as city CAO
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City of Powell River catches up on sewer tax

City of Powell River catches up on sewer tax

Tax increase overlooked for two years
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Demolition to begin at former Inn at Westview

Demolition to begin at former Inn at Westview

Building owner receives permit from City of Powell River
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Top dog names in 2018 have TV, athletes for inspiration

Top dog names in 2018 have TV, athletes for inspiration

Pet owners put a lot of thought into their dog's names, network for dog sitters says
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No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. However, 14 of the 42 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each that were up for grabs were claimed by ticket holders across the country.
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Referendum voting ends, results expected before Christmas

Referendum voting ends, results expected before Christmas

The polls have closed on the referendum on electoral reform and British Columbians should know before Christmas if the results favour a switch to proportional representation or the status quo. At the 4:30 p.m. deadline Friday, Elections B.C.
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City of Powell River has two courses of action to deal with Hemlock Street loop

City of Powell River has two courses of action to deal with Hemlock Street loop

Cost to remove road exceeds $500,000
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Flu policy in effect at VCH facilities

Flu policy in effect at VCH facilities

Powell River hospital and residential care homes included in effort to protect vulnerable patients
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City of Powell River seeks legal advice regarding Wildwood residence

City of Powell River seeks legal advice regarding Wildwood residence

Matter could come before courts, says mayor
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Carbon monoxide poisonings in B.C. prompt warning about detectors

Carbon monoxide poisonings in B.C. prompt warning about detectors

A senior paramedic in British Columbia is encouraging homeowners to buy carbon monoxide detectors and inspect their appliances following a spike in poisonings in the past week. Leon Baranowski, paramedic practice leader with B.C.
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