Skip to content

Local News

City of Powell River forms committee to look at new emergency services facility

City of Powell River forms committee to look at new emergency services facility

Existing fire hall is ‘pretty much spent,’ according to fire chief
Read more >
Province to seek public input on future of ferries

Province to seek public input on future of ferries

The province will launch an online engagement process in the new year to help develop a long-term vision for coastal ferry services, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Friday.
Read more >
Resident opposes location of new Powell River resource-recovery centre

Resident opposes location of new Powell River resource-recovery centre

Cleanup of site and rerouting of highway a better option, says Gino Francescutti
Read more >
Powell River resident requests involvement with regional transportation committee

Powell River resident requests involvement with regional transportation committee

Frustrations outlined with current transit system at qathet Regional District meeting
Read more >
Rising STI rates in BC prompt reminders to use condoms

Rising STI rates in BC prompt reminders to use condoms

Rise in STIs a result of multiple factors, including inconsistent condom usage and antibiotic resistance which has made common STIs more difficult to treat
Read more >
North Island-Powell River candidates comment on reconciliation with first nations

North Island-Powell River candidates comment on reconciliation with first nations

Candidates running for election in the North Island-Powell River riding provided the Peak with statements on the subject of reconciliation with First Nations, after time constraints at last week’s all-candidates meeting prevented the issue from being
Read more >
Golf club south of Powell River seeks property tax exemption for 2020

Golf club south of Powell River seeks property tax exemption for 2020

qathet Regional District board to consider request
Read more >
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 10 to 16, 2019.
Read more >
Comox-Powell River BC Ferries sailings resume

Comox-Powell River BC Ferries sailings resume

BC Ferries has advised that the Salish Eagle will resume sailing with the 3:25 pm departure from Comox's Little River Terminal on Wednesday, October 16.
Read more >
Drivers beware: This is the deadliest long weekend on B.C. roads

Drivers beware: This is the deadliest long weekend on B.C. roads

Historically, reports ICBC, four people are killed in car accidents Thanksgiving weekend
Read more >