Elizabeth Young

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Design contract awarded for new wastewater treatment plant

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The contract has been awarded to design the new wastewater treatment plant for Powell River. Powell River City Council has awarded Associated Engineering with the tender, which will now begin...

Local NDP MLA ready to form government

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The MLA for Powell River - Sunshine Coast says he's ready to get to work. Nic Simons and the other NDP MLA's will now form government, following the defeat of...

Suspect in custody after two people found dead in Lund

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A 19 year old male is in custody following an incident in Lund, north of Powell River. Just after 5 a.m on Saturday, RCMP was called out to a residence...

Three Tla’amin Nation members presented with Freedom of the City

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Three people have been honoured with the Freedom of the City from Powell River. Doctor Elsie Paul, Hegus Clint Williams and Roy Francis of the Tla'amin Nation were presented...

Fire Safety House visiting schools

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Starting Monday, June 5th, Powell River Professional Firefighters are presenting the Fire Safety House to grade three students. Spokesperson Trish Greenwood says the kids get to meet fire fighters,...

Busy weekend for Powell River RCMP

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It was a busy weekend for Powell River RCMP after two robberies, an attempted robbery and a case of mischief in less than 48 hours. Police were first called out...

Boaters reminded to give marine mammals lots of space

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DFO's Regional Marine Mammal Coordinator is asking people to make sure you give marine mammals a wide berth. A video went viral last weekend of a girl being pulled from...

Nanaimo RCMP recover body believed to be missing girl

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The Nanaimo RCMP have recovered a body believed to be that of 16-year old Makayla Chang. Chang was reported missing to Nanaimo RCMP on March 22nd. RCMP in Nanaimo say they...

Lieutenant Governor asks Clark to stay on as premier

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Christy Clark will officially stay on as premier. Following the election results, none of the parties secured enough seats to...

BC Liberals win 43 seats – one shy of majority government

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It looks like BC will have a minority government, but it will be a few weeks before we know...

Investigators looking for cause of derailment in Woss

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A third person has succumbed to injuries following a train derailment Thursday morning in the community of Woss, which...

Boat owner facing charges

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A boat owner is facing charges a vessel ran aground on the Lund Harbour boat ramp. Constable Kerri Chard...

BC first-time home buyers program accepting applications

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The new BC housing program to help first time home buyer with a down payment is now accepting applications. Housing...

City begins budget process

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The City of Powell River is working on developing its financial plan. Council met late last week to begin discussions. Councillor...

New committee looking at issue of emergency shelter space

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A new committee has been formed to look at the issue of emergency shelter space in Powell River. There currently...

New hospice beds coming to Powell River

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The Powell River Hospice Society is receiving funding for new hospice beds. The society is receiving $400,000 for 4 new...
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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
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

2026 BC Election
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

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

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

2026 Municipal Election
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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