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Savary Island volunteer fire department chief retires, new chief incoming 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
A changing of the guard is taking place at the Savary Island Fire Department after nearly a decade of service.

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Update: Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

UPDATED: Wildfire near Haslam Lake now out, Coastal Wildfire Service

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Update - 9pm July 24/25 The BC Wildfire Service reports that the wildfire located near Powell River is now out....

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

Atrevida Road wildfire under control, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
The Atrevida Road wildfire is now under control, but the qathet Regional District says the situation is still being...

Local food bank celebrates new delivery vehicle

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

Province Working to Keep School Campuses Safe

News Justin Goulet -
The Province is looking for feedback from post-secondary students, faculty and staff on policies to prevent and respond to...

Community gets set to honour Terry Fox

News Justin Goulet -
A 37-year tradition will continue on Sunday as communities get set for the annual Terry Fox Run. The event's Provincial...

Scholarship fund established to honour shooting victims

News Justin Goulet -
A scholarship has been established to remember the lives of two young men killed in Lund earlier this year....

National Aboriginal Day goes on Wednesday

News Justin Goulet -
Preparations are underway for National Aboriginal Day in Powell River. Hegus Clint Williams says it's an important to mark the...

Pride flag raised in Gibsons

News Justin Goulet -
A local politician says while steps have been taken to have more inclusiveness for the LGBTQ community, there's still...

New Block Party grant supports community growth

News Justin Goulet -
The city of Powell River has a new grant aimed at bringing the community together. Parks and Rec department spokesperson...

New app aims to ward region of illegal dumping

News Justin Goulet -
An app has been developed to help track and clean up illegal dumping in the region. The annual Trash Bash...
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Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
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

Transit
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.

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.
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