Tag: Campbell River

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

BC Hydro announces purchase of Island Generating facility in Campbell River

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
BC Hydro has announced it will purchase the Island Generation facility in Campbell River, signalling a significant investment toward supporting reliability for Vancouver Island and growing demand for electricity throughout the province.

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

Community My Powell River Now Staff -
The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

North Island-Powell River MP appointed as member of Building Canada Act Committee

National Sage Daniels -
Aaron Gunn, MP for North Island–Powell River, has been appointed to the special joint committee on the Exercise of Powers Under the Building Canada Act, known as BCAN.

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

North Island-Powell River MP to stay in Ottawa after mulling shift to B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Wylie Henderson -
North Island — Powell River MP Aaron Gunn said he will remain with the federal Conservatives rather than seek the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Man exposes himself in Campbell River, RCMP investigating

News Justin Goulet -
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – RCMP in Campbell River is looking into an incident of indecent exposure. Corporal Ron Vlooswyk said...

Powell River pipe band to highlight Campbell River Highland Gathering

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – A Powell River-based pipe band will be travelling to Vancouver Island next weekend for the...

Victims identified in Campbell River-area ATV fatality

News Justin Goulet -
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.- The family of the two deceased in last Sunday's ATV accident is saying thank you to...

UPDATE: Two confirmed dead in Campbell River area ATV accident

News Justin Goulet -
UPDATE, Monday, Jan. 22nd: Campbell River RCMP have confirmed that two people have died as a result of an...

Video Shows Fish Packing Plant Spewing Bloody Effluent Into Water

News Justin Goulet -
A video showing bloody discharge from a fish packing plant north of Campbell River is making its way around...

First Nation Condemns Deer Killing Incident in Campbell River

News Patrick Grapes -
The We Wai Kai Nation is condemning what some call “inhumane” actions by one of its members. A viral video...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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

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.
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