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BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

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Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

Powell River deputy fire chief hosting UFO talk show

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Studies have been done, but the discussion on extra-terrestrial life will never end. Powell River’s deputy...

Councillor bringing community together to discuss opioid crisis

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Fentanyl and the opioid crisis will be at the forefront of an interactive workshop in...

Open house on fentanyl crisis set for Monday

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Residents are invited to an open house on Monday, May 14. The meeting will cover the...

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...

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...

Donation box robbed at Powell River Library

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Police are investigating after a break-in at the regional library. Constable Ron Palmquist said they received a...

Powell River film fest to showcase local talent

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Audiences are in for a treat next month. The 17th annual Powell River Film Festival takes...

South Harbour revamp moving forward

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Clean up is underway at the site of the old barge terminal. The City's Director of Infrastructure...

Flu spreading along the coast

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak...

Food Bank fundraising total comes out to over $58,000

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- It was an amazing month for the Powell River Action Food Bank. Over the last four weeks,...

Food Drive Kick-Off a Success!

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The turnout was tremendous for this weekend's food drive kick-off. The event is a partnership between 95.7 Coast FM, Safeway...

Organics Curbside Collection Pilot Program to Start Next Month

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The city of Powell River is set to test out a new organics waste collection pilot program. Manager of Operational...

DFO Reminds Beachcombers About Harvesting Rules

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With the long weekend approaching, Fisheries and Oceans is reminding beachcombers of the rules around shellfish harvesting. A recent incident...

Shellfish tourists fined by Fisheries Officers

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Federal fisheries officers clamped down on visitors to Powell River for shellfish poaching violations earlier this month. In two separate...

PRISMA underway in Powell River

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The PRISMA festival is running in Powell River. The annual festival brings musicians to study and perform for two weeks. Mayor...
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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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