Tag: Powell River Regional District

Regional District receives funding for backup power system

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - The Powell River Regional District has received some grant funding for a backup electrical power...

Emergency coordinators preach preparedness following Tsunami warning

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The Regional District wants residents to know that during Tuesday morning's tsunami warning in BC, the...

Regional District celebrates 50th anniversary

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- It's a special time of year for the Powell River Regional District (PRRD). The RD celebrated its...

Powell River RD’s Name Change Gains Momentum

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The Powell River Regional District's name change is another step closer to becoming a reality. Staff are hoping to...

New name could be coming for the Powell River RD

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The Powell River Regional District could have a new name by the end of this year. Chair Patrick Brabazon says...

RD adding to its staff

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The Powell River Regional District is adding some new positions to its ranks. RD Chair Patrick Brabazon says 8...

RD testing out Emergency Notification System

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The Emergency Notification System is being tested today, Wednesday May 3rd. The system sends out alerts to residents who...

Powell River RD launches curbside collection tool

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The Powell River Regional District has created a new tool to provide information about curbside collection. Manager of...

RD launches solid waste survey

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The Powell River Regional District has launched a questionnaire to gather feedback on solid waste management services. Manager of Community...

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2026 BC Election
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2026 BC Election
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Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

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

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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. 
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