Powell River Peak

Peak Publishing Ltd. started its journey in November 1995 and serves the region stretching from Saltery Bay to Lund, which also includes Texada Island and Savary Island. The Powell River Peak is a subscription-based newspaper that is published every Wednesday. Subscribers in Powell River receive their copies directly at home through local carriers, and the publication is also available for purchase at select retail stores. Additionally, every household in Powell River gets the Peak Weekender on Fridays. The company employs a team of over 100 carriers, comprising both young individuals and adults.

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Coast guard wants expansion of Powell River station

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.
Powell River Minor Baseball rep teams swing into action

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.
Powell River resident opposes annual report's land reference

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.
New CAO announced for City of Powell River

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.
Breached house arrest order results in jail time

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Bob Mackin

A 37-year-old man convicted of sexually interfering with a girl under age 16 in Powell River returned to court for the second time in less than a year because he breached conditions of his conditional sentence. In June 2024, a BC Supreme Court judge sentenced Kasimir Tyabji-Sandana to two years, less a day, to be served under house arrest, plus three years probation.
Affordable housing proposed to Powell River's Council members

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

A Powell River resident has brought forward a proposal to develop sustainable, affordable housing, consisting of 200 tiny homes, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of affordable housing, and to combat homelessness. At the city’s committee of the whole meeting on June 17, Michael Gelber spoke to councillors about what he termed as the qathet Homes project proposal.
Society offers recovery solutions in Powell River area

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Efforts are being made to ensure people in the Powell River area with substance use or alcohol problems can receive the help they require. Steven Hall, public relations manager for Together We Can Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Education Society, said he monitors local message boards and has noticed a lot of people referring to the homelessness problem and addictions. “One of the main things I realized is a lot of people are saying there are no solutions,” said Hall.
Powell River Council receives Lift Community Services update

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River councillors were provided an overview of Lift Community Services’ community programming. At the June 17 committee of the whole meeting, Lift executive director Kim Markel highlighted activities in immigrant services, the emergency shelter closure, the new Community Resource Centre and Family Place, and opportunities moving forward. “There has been a lot of activity happening with Lift,” said Markel.
Let’s Talk Trash member participates in oceanic gathering

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Let’s Talk Trash team member Abby McLennan was able to hear about leading oceanic issues from some of the world’s top experts at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. McLennan said she and Chloé Dubois, from Ocean Legacy, attended the conference, which took place from June 9 to 13, as part of the Canadian delegation. “We were enthusiastic to participate at this high-level event, advocating and providing a voice for coastal BC and the communities we work in,” said McLennan.
North Island-Powell River MP appointed to fisheries committee

1 week ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

North Island-Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has been appointed to the House of Commons standing committee for fisheries and oceans. In a statement from Gunn, he indicated that this committee represents multiple industries within his riding and thousands of jobs, including in recreational fishing, commercial fishing and aquaculture. “More importantly, it also represents a way of life that is central to many coastal communities and more than a dozen First Nations,” stated Gunn. “This is personal for me.