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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Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

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Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

Henderson running for Conservatives in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

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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 Rob Southcott has goals for economic development, Tla’amin partnership

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Southcott is one of three councillors running for mayor.

Mayoral candidate Jan Gisborne wants better lobbying on big issues

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

Mayoral candidate George Doubt wants to see consensus building

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Doubt is one of four candidates for mayor.

Powell River election: 4 for mayor, 21 for council

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Three incumbent councillors want the top job.

MP Gunn continues push for retired police dog veterinary care

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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

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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

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The event was hosted by the Westview Ratepayers Society.

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

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

Powell River ‘relatively safe’ under crime lens: RCMP

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

City council puts $30K toward encampment cleanup

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

Grief Point condos given easement for roof canopies

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The easements won't affect people using the sidewalks.

Quick change oil center planned for Westview

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The company has 22 other locations already in operation.

City opts out on Francophone Association liquor licence application

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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

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The intersections are near Henderson Park.
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