Paul Galinski

2 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Powell River’s Knights of Columbus recently donated $2,707 to Assumption School’s Bridget Bigold Memorial Tuition Bursary. On hand for the presentation were Knights of Columbus financial secretary Gerry Anderson, grand knight David Formosa and Assumption School principal Lisa Berg. The bursary provides financial assistance to students wanting to attend Assumption who may be unable to do so because of financial constraints.

2 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

North Island-Powell River Member of Parliament Aaron Gunn has made his first speech, known as the maiden speech, in the House of Commons. Standing in parliament on June 2, Gunn said he was honoured to be speaking as a member of parliament. “Let my first start off by thanking the incredible people of my riding, North Island-Powell River,” said Gunn.

4 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Having seen a documentary on the Cocodona 250-mile ultramarathon in Arizona, former Powell River resident Chase Martinig knew he had to run it. “Oddly enough, I’ve been dreaming of it since they first ran it in 2021,” said Martinig. “I was new to trail running at the time. I saw the documentary and thought, that’s insane. How can somebody do that?

4 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Vandals have caused damage and stolen flags from Powell River City Hall, including a pride flag that was hoisted for Pride Month. Donna Gillenardo-Goudreau, president of qathet Pride Society, said this is not the first time there has been vandalism before a pride event. “Last year, flags were stolen, and we also had paint spilled on the rainbow stairs at the church across the road,” said Gillenardo-Goudreau. “This is a continued issue in a series of events that have happened.

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

qathet Regional District will consider joining a partnership to look into establishing a new museum. At the May 28 committee of the whole meeting, directors reviewed correspondence from qathet Museum and Archives Society president George Wall, asking the regional district to join with the museum in partnership with Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River to examine building a new facility to properly house, exhibit and streamline museum services.