Tag: Construction

Public hearing for Algoma Avenue apartment building

News Bill Kingston -
A public hearing will be held next month for a possible Powell River apartment building. Local developer Agius Builders is...

Essential commercial travel now possible on Coquihalla Highway

News My Powell River Now Staff -
With Highway 5 now open for commercial vehicles weighing up to 11,794 kg, the travel restrictions on Highway 3 will be lifted Tuesday.

Island Building Permits on the Rise

News Justin Goulet -
Building permits on Vancouver Island reached the highest dollar value ever recorded in the July to September 2017 period. ...

Council looking at options to make new construction “solar-ready”

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River city council has asked for a staff report on making all new construction be ready for solar...

Haslam Lake water project set to start

News Justin Goulet -
The replacement of the Haslam Lake water trunk main is set to get underway. The tender has been awarded...

Construction being done to improve Airport runway

News Justin Goulet -
Crews are working hard to make some runway improvements at the Powell River Airport. Spokesperson Shawn Cator says crews are...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

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.
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