Tag: Earthquake

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services My Powell River Now Staff -
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Earthquakes shake waters southwest of Port Hardy

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Emergency officials say there were no reports of damage or injuries after a series of earthquakes shook off the...

Two earthquakes recorded 200 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy coast Sunday night

Environment My Powell River Now Staff -
Some people may have felt shaking late Sunday night after multiple earthquakes struck off the west coast of Vancouver Island. 

Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

Tsunami My Powell River Now Staff -
The Tsunami Advisory issued Tuesday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning.

4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Vancouver Island

News Justin Goulet -
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – An earthquake was reported shortly after midnight on Monday. The quake happened about 144 kilometres...

Get Set for the ShakeOut

News Justin Goulet -
This morning marks the annual Great BC ShakeOut. At 10:19 AM, millions of people worldwide will practice how to "drop,...

Island enters period of heightened seismic activity

News Justin Goulet -
Vancouver Island has entered a period of heightened seismic activity. Every 14 and a half months, the Island enters what...

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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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2026 BC Election
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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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