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Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election Bill Kingston -
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

City council puts $30K toward encampment cleanup

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Some disagreement amongst council members...would spending money now undermine lobbying efforts?

City removes audit requirement for qathet Tourism Society

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
A review versus an audit will be less expensive and "less strenuous" says city's acting CFO.

City faces 6.7% increase for Powell River Public Library

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
The increase would be an extra $72,000 in 2026.

Tourism Powell River name change a ‘messy situation’: Palm

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
A member of the public is accusing the tourism society of breaking its agreement to promote the city solely.

Powell River council not ready to commit to $600,000 tax cushion

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Powell River council is not ready to commit city taxpayers to an extra $600,000 in taxes this year to...

Palm will make personal apology to Tla’amin Nation

News Bill Kingston -
Powell River Coun. Jim Palm is prepared to meet with members of the Tla'amin Nation to apologize for remarks...

Neighbouring regional district responds to comments made about Tla’amin language

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
A regional district from across the Strait of Georgia is responding to comments made about Tla’amin First Nation’s traditional...

Councillor faces backlash over comments about Tla’amin language

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
The Tla’amin nation is not pleased with a Powell River councillor’s comments of their language. According to the Tla’amin nation,...

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2026 BC Election
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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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