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Firefighters needle litters
"In my opinion building owners and managers need to take some responsibility for what's going on and if they rent to tenants who lead that type of lifestyle, in my opinion, they are part of the whole problem"
HIDDEN DANGER: More than 100 hypodermic needles were found in garbage bags dumped at the Westview Townhouses apartment complex. via Powell River Peak
LNG draws island ire
WestPac LNG president Mark Butler ignored heckling, jeering and insults as he worked his way through a presentation about the plan for a combined LNG import terminal and natural gas-fired power generation facility at Kiddie Point, known locally as Coho Point, located at the north end of the island. Audio and Video
MLA wants investigation reviewing child's murder
"An independent review into the death of Christian will help shed light on the fundamental issues impacting children living in violent circumstances."
Nicholas Simons, the New Democratic Party critic for the ministry of children and family development, has asked the province's representative for children and youth to review the death of a child in a mass ... via The Powell River Peak
Keep land in reserve
Jenny MacLeod Secretary District A Farmers Institutes District A Farmers Institutes comprises all the Farmers Institutes on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Powell River. via The Powell River Peak
Plan draws skepticism
Guy Hawkins Douglas Bay Road My grandfather came to work in the Powell River mill around 1916 and worked there until he died in 1934. via The Powell River Peak
City call off the wall
MOVING ON UP: Rock climber John Rapp makes his way up Appetite for Destruction, a climbing route located on a cliff face known as the Destruction Zone. The cliff is located at Higgyland, a popular climbing area near the Shinglemill business complex on Powell Lake and part of a proposed city park.
Rock climbers have asked the City of Powell River to include a well-known bluff in a proposed new park being created as a result of a residential subdivision.
Waterfront project possible partnership
Council's planting grass
The City of Powell River is poised to spend $20,000 from the Cranberry Lake School reserve to plant grass and trees at the site after the gravel parking lot has been removed. Council passed a motion in May directing staff to landscape the site for a cost not to exceed $20,000.
Firefighters needle litters
City policy provides for taxation relief
Brooks repairs prevent seepage
Brooks Secondary School is undergoing some construction work, but classes will continue with minimal or no disruptions, according to School District 47 officials.
Ever wonder what's in that truck?
"I'm hoping for D'Italiano because with my Italian heritage it would be a good fit."
FAST AND FRESH: Rob Bombardir, his wife Barb and son Brent. Rob took over the Weston Bakeries route about six months ago and loves bringing fresh bread and baked goods to Powell River. via The Powell River Peak
New parents need support
Caitlin Bryant Pryor Road I find it curious that with all the talk about Canada's average age, and BC's in particular soaring very high, I have yet to hear mention of the massive number of parents, namely ... via The Powell River Peak
Second Beach away from mill
Barbara McCrossan Ontario Avenue I have just finished reading an article in the Powell River Peak about no swimming at Second Beach near the log dump ["Fixes breach," August 22]. Having grown up in the ... via The Powell River Peak
Council seeks parkland swap
"I feel that this is a development that is well overdue for the City of Powell River"
Electors have an opportunity to register opposition City of Powell River councillors have voted to proceed with an alternative approval process to obtain elector approval for a park exchange linked to a new ... via Powell River Peak
Sat Sep 1 2007: Music in The Landing
Fri Sep 7 2007: Beachcombers 35th Reunion Weekend
Sat Sep 8 2007: 2nd Annual Salmon Festival & Street Dance
