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Town livable just as it is
Ryan Thoms Harwood Avenue You almost had me, whoever you are. Reading the letter last week from the Burnaby developer chastising Powell Riverites for questioning the joint venture's plans for Wildwood almost ... via The Powell River Peak
Fibre shortage looming at mill
"Should the strike extend beyond [August], the products that will likely be first affected would be pulp and newsprint"
Scarcer wood fibre supply could cause problems at pulp and paper mills, including Catalyst Paper Corporation in Powell River. via The Powell River Peak
Internet portal shows off trail
"The Sunshine Coast Trail has major advantages. It's equally as beautiful, and offers mountain vistas that you don't see on the West Coast Trail. Also"
One of the most popular Internet services in the world, MSN is featuring Powell River and the Sunshine Coast Trail. via The Powell River Peak
Fund anchors harbour plan
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Westview wharfinger Jim Parsons looks at the congestion in the south harbour. Planned changes would increase the dock space to accommodate larger boats.
A major funding announcement has propelled Powell River one giant step closer to improving its waterfront and reeling in thousands of boaters who simply pass the community because there's no place to tie up.
Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) has approved more than $2 million to expand Powell River's south boat harbour.
"We're going to enjoy capturing a lot of the transient boats who look at us now and say it's just too congested to stop in here, so they go elsewhere," said Mayor Stewart Alsgard.
Town hall meetings summer focus for MP
Travellers using Internet research
Tracking them accurately is going to be more of a challenge in years to come. As more people research and plan their holidays using their computers, the traditional source of information, Tourism Powell River, may never see or hear from them in-person. However, they are making their presence felt on the Internet. Andrew Pinch is the marketing director for Tourism Powell River. "We got three million hits on the Discover Powell River website last year," he said. "That's pretty good for a small community." A survey in the US of 2,100 web users found that 70 per cent of them used the Internet to plan their holidays.
Internet portal shows off trail
Fibre shortage looming at mill
It has been almost three weeks since BC forestry workers took strike action against 31 member companies of Forest Industrial Relations (FIR) on July 20. As the strike by United Steelworkers (USW) members drags on, "I believe that the pulp and paper industry will be affected," said FIR spokesman Ron Shewchuk. "From what I understand the pulp supply will be drying up, if it has not dried up already. I understood that there were maybe three weeks to a month before it would really start having an affect."
Proposed LNG plant in traditional lands
Town hall meetings summer focus for MP
"We'll get through the fall and the budget will come down early next year. I think at that time Canadians will be ready for an election. The government will have been in place for a long enough time to have either set or not have set an agenda."
SEEKING OPINION: West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Blair Wilson will be in Powell River on Thursday, August 9, hosting one of 10 town hall meetings he has scheduled for his riding this summer. via The Powell River Peak
Safe boating needs planning
"One of the most important things is to make a clear plan for your trip and make sure some one knows where you are going"
Most people drown because they are without lifejackets Simple, common sense strategies can make summer boating safe. via Powell River Peak
Parked vehicle becomes hot car
UP IN SMOKE: Firefighters [left to right] Chris Phyall, Sid Allman and Ken Parsons attend to a car engine fire on Marine Avenue. via The Powell River Peak
Petitions free speech
Mark and Lou Anne Kerr Drake Street Jerome Desilets needs to check his facts ["Landfill protesters need facts," July 4]. Our family-owned business, we have been informed, is on the boycott list Desilets is ... via The Powell River Peak
Pet owners must pick up
Patricia Martinuk Michigan Avenue As a frequent user of Powell River's lovely seawalk, I am constantly shocked and amazed at the amount of dog droppings that are left on the trail for all to see, smell and walk ... via The Powell River Peak
Vineyard good property plan
Doreen Cameron Cumberland, BC As a former long-time resident of Powell River, who left at Halloween last year and moved to Cumberland, I have a subscription to the Powell River Peak , so I can keep an eye on ... via The Powell River Peak
Website clicks with promotion
"Ever since 2010 was announced, Vancouver started changing theirs and we started working with people in Vancouver."
PROUD FATHERS: Brent Bryksa [left] and Andrew Pinch of Tourism Powell River are marketing Powell River to the world with a flashy new Discover Powell River website. via Powell River Peak
Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) announced a funding approval of more than $2.2 million for the expansion of Powell River's south harbour
Powell River Mayor Stewart Alsgard said the plan for the south harbour will provide for the main breakwater to be extended to accommodate access by larger vessels, and expanding moorage space by 56 per cent. He also said the city's share of the overall budget will be paid for by public borrowing with elector approval, and with contributions from Powell River Community Futures Corporation and the federal government's Small Craft Harbours.
Spin cycle
Under a nearly full moon, the salt and pepper shaker at the Powell River Sea Fair midway glows like a colourful pinwheel, to the delight of thrill-seekers. This year's summer fair was a great success, culminating in a spectacular fireworks show.
Website clicks with promotion
The new site boasts a list of new features, including a number of suggested tours, guides to neighbourhoods and a rating system and guide for accessibility.
Regional directors decry geoduck farms
