Tag: Dave Formosa

Public hearing for Algoma Avenue apartment building

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A public hearing will be held next month for a possible Powell River apartment building. Local developer Agius Builders is...

Powell River receives 20 housing spaces for addictions, mental health care

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The provincial government has announced additional housing spaces for people in Powell River suffering from mental health and substance...

Mayor: Powell River did ‘lousy job’ on name change process

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The mayor of Powell River says the city did a “lousy job” of rolling out a community feedback plan...

Powell River city committee looks to redirect ‘name change’ delegations

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With worries of being “inundated” by presentations, Powell River's committee of council will look to direct delegations to the...

Formosa re-elected as mayor of Powell River

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Dave Formosa will be back for another term as the mayor of Powell River. This...

Mayor tells mill workers to “keep the faith” amid paper machine shut down

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Catalyst Paper is shutting down its Paper Machine No. 11 for a three week period,...

Formosa considering re-election run

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - The 2018 municipal elections are in October, but Dave Formosa is already thinking about running...

City seeking new funding methods

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Council has approved funding for a new pilot project. The Community Benefit Hub is in partnership with...

Council to look at further options for location of wastewater plant

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Concerns have been raised from residents of Townsite on the proposed location of Powell River's new...

Council reviewing wastewater plant options on Jan. 30th

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- City council is set to receive the option for Powell River's new wastewater treatment plant at...

Powell River to mark Overdose Awareness Day

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River will be recognizing Overdose Awareness Day in the community. International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. Mayor Dave Formosa...

Council pro-urban farming in the city

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River city council has taken a step toward allowing urban farming in the community. Council has given third...

Council looking at options to make new construction “solar-ready”

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River city council has asked for a staff report on making all new construction be ready for solar...

City releases 2016 annual report

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The annual report for the City of Powell River has been released. The document focuses on highlights and work that...

Mayor praises this year’s Logger Sports

News Justin Goulet -
The Mayor of Powell River says this year's Logger Sports was a big success. Competitors came from around the...

Council makes move to bring more street vendors to old barge terminal

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River city council is looking at a pilot project to encourage more street vendors at the old barge...
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