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Regional District promotes safety against wildfires

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – With the summer season fast approaching, the Powell River Regional District wants residents to be...

Decision made on pipeline route and design for new wastewater plant

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The next big step in the wastewater treatment plant work has been taken. Powell River Council...

Fire chief defends crew member wages

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The City of Powell River has released the numbers on how much its employees earned...

New website launched for Powell River’s Recreation department

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – It’s easier to navigate, and a thousand time better than the old website. That’s the word...

Success for group looking to conserve Savary Island

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SAVARY ISLAND, B.C. - They had a goal, and have achieved it. A group dedicated to the preservation of Savary...

RCMP cautions residents of phone scam

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Mounties are warning residents about a fraud scam making the rounds. Constable Ron Palmquist said the...

Survey launched for feedback on organics collection

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - A survey has been launched for residents taking part in an organics collection pilot project. Around...

City takes control of demolition of the Inn at Westview

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - It looks like the old Inn at Westview will be coming down. Powell River council has...

Local food bank celebrates new delivery vehicle

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The Powell River Action Centre Food Bank can now reach more residents, thanks to their new...

Council approves location for wastewater treatment plant

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- After almost 20 years of talks and planning, the location of the new wastewater treatment plant...

City seeking new funding methods

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Council has approved funding for a new pilot project. The Community Benefit Hub is in partnership with...

Council to look at further options for location of wastewater plant

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Concerns have been raised from residents of Townsite on the proposed location of Powell River's new...

City to host open house on rental issues

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The city is hosting a public open house this month, talking about short-term rental accommodations. Many communities...

Thief scared off by dogs in Powell River

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- A would-be thief had his efforts thwarted by dogs. In a media release, Constable Ron Palmquist said...

Naloxone training available in Powell River

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The opioid crisis is a growing concern throughout British Columbia. A Powell Riverite is now offering naloxone...

Fire fighters take part in live training on Vancouver Island

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Fire fighters from the region were on Vancouver Island earlier this month for some specialized training....
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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

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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

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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

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