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RCMP offer twelve tips to have a safe holiday season 

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RCMP says with the increase in online purchases during the holiday season everyone to be extra cautious and make...

First Nations and community groups receive holiday funding from forestry company

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Western Forest Products announced a total of $100,000 would be provided to First Nations and partners on the Island, Sunshine Coast and Washington State.

UPDATED: Stuff the Trailer raises more than $43,000 for Powell River Food Bank

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UPDATE - As of Monday morning, Stuff the Trailer raised $43,684. People are still encouraged to drop off non-perishable...

ICBC releases Christmas crash stats

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has released holiday crash statistics, and the numbers are...

Ferries prepping for post-Christmas rush

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BC Ferries is reminding travelers to check their schedule if you're travelling this next week. Tuesday is expected to...

Holiday decorating safety

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It's the time of year where people across the country put up their holiday decorations. Powell River's Fire Chief...

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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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