Tag: Powell River Library

City faces 6.7% increase for Powell River Public Library

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
The increase would be an extra $72,000 in 2026.

City of Powell River accepting applications for Library Board Trustee 

City of Powell River Justin Baumgardner -
Library trustee positions open for the public to apply.

Donation box robbed at Powell River Library

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Police are investigating after a break-in at the regional library. Constable Ron Palmquist said they received a...

Library closes as transition to new facility begins

News Justin Goulet -
Library staff are beginning to transition to the new location this week. The Powell River Library is closed as...

New library sets opening date

News Justin Goulet -
The new Powell River Library building will be opening at the end of June. Chief Librarian Terry Noreault says...

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
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