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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.” 

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.

Young farmers receive land matching support from province, Young Agrarians

News My Powell River Now Staff -
Young farmers have received over 200 matches with landowners to make land access easier and strengthen food security. The matches...

Strong winds and rain expected for Comox Valley, Powell River

News My Powell River Now Staff -
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Comox Valley and the Sunshine Coast.

Mount Washington to open this weekend

News My Powell River Now Staff -
Mount Washington says the hill will be open Friday with all five carpets and the Eagle and Hawk chair lifts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Young man reunited with lost cat after two-month absence

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – Following a string of apparent cat disappearances in the Comox Valley, a young boy has been...

More support needed to decrease Fentanyl deaths

News Justin Goulet -
The Province of British Columbia is stepping up support in an effort to slow the tide of deaths from...

VIDEO: Official Opening Ceremony of New Comox Valley Hospital

News Justin Goulet -
British Columbia Premier John Horgan was on hand for the official opening of the new North Island Hospital Comox...

Royal LePage Snow to Surf sees huge turnout

News Justin Goulet -
Another Royal LePage Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race is in the books! This year marked the event's 35th...

RCMP encourage patience this Easter weekend

News David Boles -
Police are reminding drivers to take caution over the Easter long weekend. Constable Rob Gardner says there are going...

Vancouver Island student dies during school trip

News Justin Goulet -
A Comox Valley youth is dead after an outdoor excursion on Hornby Island. GP Vanier Grade 11 student Sara Manitoski...

Officials release name of deceased kayaker

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Coroners Service has released the name of the kayaker who died in the water off Union Bay...

Rescue crews recover body of missing kayaker

News Justin Goulet -
Search and Rescue crews have recovered the body of a kayaker who went missing in the waters off Union...

Ferry schedule changes have parents concerned for students

News Justin Goulet -
The Comox Valley School Board will be bringing forward concerns about the impacts of ferry schedule changes on students...

Vigil to be held for missing Comox Valley man

News Justin Goulet -
The family of a missing Comox Valley man is holding a vigil today (Wednesday, October 19) to remember and...

Comox Valley RCMP investigating double homicide

News Justin Goulet -
Two men have been arrested after a double homicide in Courtenay. Constable Rob Gardner says RCMP were called out to...
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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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