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Powell River RCMP investigating stabbing in Lund

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Powell River RCMP are investigating after a man was stabbed along Highway 101 near Lund.

Police said they were contacted Aug. 30 after a 45-year-old man was admitted to hospital with multiple stab wounds.

“Initial evidence gathered suggested the victim was walking along Highway 101 at around 4:00 a.m. when he was allegedly attacked by a group of unknown suspects,” said an RCMP statement. “The victim is expected to survive.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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