Paul Galinski

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River Council has approved a development permit for an expansion of the Canadian Coast Guard Powell River search and rescue station by the south harbour. At the June 19 council meeting, director of planning services Jason Gow said the proposed development includes a new workshop building, a disaster response shed and a storage shed. He said before the applicant can apply for a building permit, they must first secure a development permit.

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Youth baseball players had an active weekend, with tournament action and a doubleheader against out-of-town competition. Brenden Frehlich, president of the Powell River Minor Baseball Association, said the under-13 and under-15 rep teams were both busy. U13 Pioneers hosted a tournament at DA Evans Park in Cranberry on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Teams from Nanaimo and Campbell River attended. In addition to the games scheduled, there was a home run derby at 7 pm on June 14.

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River’s annual report generated some controversy, as one resident took exception to wording in the city’s vision, mission and values statement in the report. At the July 19 city council meeting, during the public input period, Pat Martin said she had sent numerous emails in the past week identifying a “significant legal error” in the annual report. “I have received a legal opinion from a very distinguished lawyer,” said Martin.

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River will have a new chief administrative officer (CAO) beginning July 7. At the June 19 city council meeting, mayor Ron Woznow said on behalf of council, he was happy to announce the appointment of Sundance Topham as the city’s new CAO. “Sundance brings significant experience in local government, having served as CAO in Cumberland and Wells, and most recently as interim CAO for the District of Lantzville,” said Woznow.

1 week ago | coastreporter.net | Paul Galinski

Stepping into her new role as MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast, and being appointed as a cabinet minister in the new provincial government, Randene Neill has faced a torrent of information. Having been elected to represent the riding in the October 19, 2024, provincial election, Neill recently completed her first legislative session in the NDP government.