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Regals poised for another Coy Cup win as tournament gets underway in Powell River

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With the Coy Cup back in Powell River for the first time since 2010, the Regals are hoping to take another win in the historic tournament. Kicking off this week,...

Cycling education coming to Powell River School District elementary schools

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More cycling education will be coming to the Powell River School District through a partnership with HUB Cycling. The course is set to begin next week for students in grades...

Deceased stranded killer whale pregnant, DFO and First Nations working to help calf

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A statement from the Ehattesaht First Nation says the deceased killer whale near Zeballos was pregnant, and they are still working to help the stuck calf. This comes after the...

Providence Living running dementia care pilot project ahead of new facilities opening

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A new dementia care pilot project is getting good results and is expected to be implemented in a new care facility this summer. Providence Living is doing the project in...

RCMP investigating minor hockey incident that sent player to hospital

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RCMP say they are investigating a reported assault that took place at a U15 minor hockey game that sent one player to hospital. According to Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association...

Harbour Air to increase flights while airport runway closed

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Harbour Air says it will increase its flight capacity to Powell River during the temporary closure of the Powell River Airport runway. The runway will be closed between April 8...

Island NDP MP, Conservative candidate comment on carbon tax and non-confidence vote

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A Conservative motion in the House of Commons to stop the federal carbon tax increase was defeated today, and local politicians are offering opinions on the situation. The motion would...

Pacific Coastal Airlines to temporarily suspend flights for runway upgrades

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There will be no Pacific Coastal Airlines flights from the Powell River airport to Vancouver while upgrades are made to the runway. In an announcement today, Pacific Coastal says flights...

Auditor general says B.C. did not have effective implementation of overdose prevention

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A three-year audit into the province’s implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption says it was not effective. The audit...

Temperature records fall as warm weather cloaks the Island and Sunshine Coast

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Temperatures are around five degrees warmer than normal, and Environment and Climate Change Canada says multiple records fell over...

BC Wildfire Service to expand use of wildfire predictive tech

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BC Wildfire Service is trying to prepare for this year’s wildfire season by using real-time predictive technologies. The move is...

Comox Valley Rent Bank seeking more funds as it nears expansion

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The Comox Valley Rent Bank is looking forward to its expansion and new name next month, but more funding...

BC Wildfire Service says record breaking wildfires helping to draw high applicant numbers

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While not a record, BC Wildfire Service says they are seeing a high volume of applicants which may help...

Lack of IMP Aerospace workers to impact Canadians’ safety: PSAC

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A declining number of workers at IMP Aerospace in the Comox Valley could cause problems for safety, especially when...

RCMP say safer supply prescription drugs are ‘minority’ in drug seizures

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While BC RCMP says prescription drugs like narcotics and opioids that are no longer in the possession of their...

Over 38,000 kilos of trash cleaned up along coast ‘just touching the surface’

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A project funded by the federal government to clean up coastlines off Vancouver Island is “just touching the surface”...
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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

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The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

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B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

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The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.
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