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The highway is closed in both directions between Flume Road and Roberts Creek with a detour available through Lower Road or Lockyer Road. Drive BC says there's a detour via Beach Avenue using Marlene Road and Robert Creeks Road.

1 day ago · Ground has been broken for the new 40-unit apartment complex between Alberta and Franklin avenues in central Westview, in preparation for the pouring of concrete for its foundation. Crowne Pacific Development Corporation president Brett Giese said his construction company has secured a building ...

Jan 20, 2025 · City of Powell River staff and elected officials gathered in council chambers on January 16 for an open house with taxpayers to review the 2025 to 2029 five-year financial plan. Those attending were able to speak with the city representatives, hear about budgetary plans and provide input. Townsite ...

1 day ago · City of Powell River Council was scheduled to adopt its remuneration bylaw, but some last-minute changes mean that adoption will be held at a future meeting. At the February 6 city council meeting, mayor Ron Woznow led the discussion with a motion to rescind third reading of the remuneration bylaw ...

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Jan 17, 2025 · City of Powell River councillors have chosen not to extend the city’s budget consultation survey until the end of January. At the January 14 special committee of the whole meeting, councillor Jim Palm attempted to get correspondence on the agenda from Westview Ratepayers Society, proposing an extension of the deadline …

4 days ago · Powell River Airport’s rehabilitation project was brought in on time and under budget, City of Powell River councillors were told recently. At the February 6 city council meeting, director of infrastructure Tor Birtig said in 2021, the city received funding from the airport capital assistance program (ACAP).