Bill Kingston

Bill has over 25 years of experience in the news business, with a keen interest in municipal affairs reporting. He is a graduate of Broadcast Journalism at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario, and a member of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

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Henderson running for Conservatives in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

A week after deciding not to run municipally to be District of Sechelt mayor, Henderson says he was asked to run after Premier David Eby called a snap election.

Mayoral candidate Jan Gisborne wants better lobbying on big issues

She is one of four candidates running to be Powell River's next mayor.

Powell River election: 4 for mayor, 21 for council

Three incumbent councillors want the top job.

MP Gunn continues push for retired police dog veterinary care

When a federal police dog retires after service, the responsibility for health care transfers to the owner.

Two heritage oak trees to be cut down

The work is being done due to the state of the trees and the risk to the public.

Powell River town hall on homelessness, senior housing draws nearly 300

The event was hosted by the Westview Ratepayers Society.

City to send ‘cheeky’ invoices to BC government for encampment cleanup

The city is also sending a funding request letter to the B.C. government.

Powell River ‘relatively safe’ under crime lens: RCMP

Violent crimes like assault and weapons offences were down for the year.

City council puts $30K toward encampment cleanup

Some disagreement amongst council members...would spending money now undermine lobbying efforts?

Grief Point condos given easement for roof canopies

The easements won't affect people using the sidewalks.

Quick change oil center planned for Westview

The company has 22 other locations already in operation.

City opts out on Francophone Association liquor licence application

The primary liquor licence would allow the association up to 100 people with desired hours of service 9 a.m. to midnight.

Safety upgrades coming for two Townsite intersections

The intersections are near Henderson Park.
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

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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