Tag: Russell Brewer

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

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

Russell Brewer talks about new role, city purchasing policy and Hemlock Street issue

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Russell Brewer is excited about his new role. The former City of Powell River councillor has...

Russell Brewer named Powell River’s new CAO

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The City of Powell River’s search for a new Chief Administrative Officer has come to...

Costs for wastewater plant rise up by more than $30 million

POWELL RIVER, B.C. - There are two design options for the new wastewater treatment plant in the Townsite neighbourhood...

2018 draft budget balanced with two per cent property tax increase

POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Residents can expect to see a two per cent property tax increase in the 2018...

Finance Committee Chair Suggests Review of How Forest Dividend Should be Used

The chair of the city's finance committee says it may be time to review the bylaw around how the...

Powell River Community Forest Grants Approved

The 2016 dividend from the Powell River Community Forest has been given to the city. City Councillor Russell Brewer...

Financial plan being brought to council

The City of Powell River's financial plan is being forwarded to council for consideration. The finance committee this week approved...

Staff working to balance 2017 Budget

Service cuts are being considered in order to balance the 2017 budget. Powell River Finance Committee Chair Russell Brewer...

Finance committee working out budget

Powell River's Finance Committee is working on the details of the new financial plan. Councillor Russell Brewer says...

Council set for budget talks

Powell River City Council is beginning budget deliberations. The finance committee is meeting Thursday morning (January 12th, 2017) for the...

Work still needs to be done for Metis to be recognized across the country

The head of the Powell River Metis Association says there's still work to do to ensure Metis are recognized...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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