Tag: Environment

qRD to exclude fossil fuel heat sources as wood stove alternatives in rebate program

News Justin Waddell -
Powell River residents wanting to go from a wood stove to a gas heat source may not be able...

Island MP Speaks Out on Coastal Debris Cleanup

News Justin Goulet -
Gord Johns is continuing his fight to protect coastal waters one year after the Hanjin Seattle cargo ship spill. The...

Wind warning in effect

News Patrick Grapes -
A wind warning is in effect for the Sunshine Coast. Environment Canada says the first big fall storm will sweep...

Use caution when driving through smoke zones

News Justin Goulet -
With the wildfires continuing to burn throughout the province, officials are reminding drivers to take extra cautions when behind...

MPs return to House of Commons

News Justin Goulet -
Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa today as the House of Commons resumes sitting. North Island - Powell River...

Mining company facing environmental charges

News Justin Goulet -
A B.C. mining company on Banks Island is facing charges for allegedly violating the province's environmental management act. NDP North...

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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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