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Eby urges police investigation into B.C. Conservative blackmail allegations

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said allegations in a leaked memo that former B.C. Conservative MLAs blackmailed party staff and members are “serious” and must be investigated.

Drug decriminalization bill introduced by NDP

News My Powell River Now Staff -
A bill that aims to decriminalize drug possession for personal use and tackle stigma surrounding drug addiction was introduced by the NDP.

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

News Justin Goulet -
Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Government looking for feedback on electoral reform referendum

News Patrick Grapes -
The provincial government is asking for the public’s input. The feedback will be used to help shape next year’s provincial...

NDP Fulfills Promise to Freeze Hydro Rates

News Justin Goulet -
The provincial NDP says it’s delivered on its promise to freeze BC Hydro rates. Last year, BC Hydro applied for...

NDP Announces Referendum on Electoral Reform

News Justin Goulet -
There’s going to be a referendum on electoral reform in British Columbia. The provincial NDP government has introduced legislation that...

Simons reacts to Provincial budget update

News Justin Goulet -
There were some shortcomings when the new NDP Provincial Government announced their budget update this week. Those include a campaign...

MLA Excited About Fall Legislative Session

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River-Sunshine Coast NDP MLA Nic Simons is looking forward to getting back to Victoria. The legislature resumes sitting...

Local NDP MLA ready to form government

News Elizabeth Young -
The MLA for Powell River - Sunshine Coast says he's ready to get to work. Nic Simons and the other...

Clark rolls out revamped platform ahead of Throne Speech

News Justin Goulet -
The legislature is back in session on Thursday and Christy Clark's Liberals will face their first confidence test in...

Trevena says BC NDP-Greens deal is positive for all British Columbians

News Justin Goulet -
The MLA-elect for the North Island says the deal between the BC Green and BC NDP caucuses is an...

Former Poli-Sci Prof intrigued by leaders debate

News Justin Goulet -
A former political science instructor says he'll be interested to see what happens in the upcoming leaders debates. The three...

Party leaders make stops in the region

News Justin Goulet -
The second week of the BC Election Campaign is underway with both main party leaders focusing on close races. NDP...

Horgan supports RCMP investigation into political donations

News Justin Goulet -
The leader of the provincial opposition is welcoming the RCMP's investigation into indirect political donations. Elections BC announced they...

Blaney hosting disability tax credit workshops

News Justin Goulet -
The North Island - Powell River Member of Parliament is hosting a disability tax credit workshop this week. Rachel...

Blaney named NDP seniors critic

News Justin Goulet -
The MP for the North Island-Powell River is looking to get government focused on seniors issues. NDP MP Rachel...
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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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