Justin Baumgardner

Justin is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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RCMP looking for help to identify ‘persons of interest’ in active investigation 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP said an investigation is underway to identify people of interest after a young woman was provided with transportation to Willingdon Beach.  

Community contest opens to name new RCMP boat 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP will be getting a new patrol boat and is inviting the public to help name it through a community contest. 

qathet Regional District gets grant to build new dam for Thulin and Lund Lakes 

qathet Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
A new dam will be funded and built in the qathet Regional District to support long-term climate resilience in the region. 

Potable water restored on two vessels after BC Ferries completes public health investigation

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries said it is investigating an incident that prompted a health-related food service suspension on the Queen of Alberni and Salish Orca vessels. 

qathet Regional District looks to extend waste agreement in Nanaimo 

qathet Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The qathet Regional District is considering extending its agreement with the Regional District of Nanaimo to allow residual waste to be deposited at the Cedar Road facility. 

BC Transit make drastic changes to public transportation in Powell River 

Transit Justin Baumgardner -
Transit changes will provide users with a more reliable, and efficient way to get around the region.

Savary Island volunteer fire department chief retires, new chief incoming 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
A changing of the guard is taking place at the Savary Island Fire Department after nearly a decade of service.

City of Powell River hosting open house on budget, financial plan Jan. 29

City of Powell River Justin Baumgardner -
Budget planning is a priority for the City of Powell River as it begins public engagement on its draft five-year financial plan.

qathet Regional District looks to convert trash to treasure with new partnership 

qathet Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Giving new life to used materials instead of to the landfill could not only save money, but also reduce the region's environmental footprint.

qathet Regional District funds a new fire engine for Northside Fire Service 

qathet Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Budget amendments have been approved to help fund a new fire engine.

qathet School District celebrates students’ success in annual bridge building competition 

qathet School District 47 Justin Baumgardner -
Students in the qathet School District participated in the annual bridge building competition with the top construction holding 65 kilograms.

City of Powell River considers amendments to increase project budgets in financial plan 

City of Powell River Justin Baumgardner -
City of Powell River could be making changes to the five-year plan to make room for community projects.

City of Powell River accepting applications for Library Board Trustee 

City of Powell River Justin Baumgardner -
Library trustee positions open for the public to apply.

City of Powell River opposes electricity energy permit 

City of Powell River Justin Baumgardner -
A unanimous vote by all council members has been passed to oppose electricity export.

Mechanical issues cause frustration for early morning Sunshine Coast ferry passengers  

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries is currently investigating a mechanical issue that caused all morning sailings to Horseshoe Bay to b cancelled.

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.
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