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Powell River-Sunshine Coast provincial election candidates finalized

2026 BC Election Wylie Henderson -
The candidates for the upcoming provincial election have been finalized in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding.

Marine traffic closures in Jervis Inlet scheduled for mid to late October as BC Hydro begins power line replacement project

Construction Sage Daniels -
The 138-kilovolt transmission line which crosses Jervis Inlet is scheduled for removal, prompting marine traffic closures in the area.

SCRD votes to remove Sechelt’s mayor after internal investigation 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The SCRD says an independent investigator has determined alternate director, and District of Sechelt mayor, John Henderson breached the...

Powell River and area home prices up 37% in first quarter of 2022

News Bill Kingston -
While home sales in Powell River and the Sunshine Coast dropped in March, the price of home ownership continues...

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...

Feds restore Salmonid Enhancement program funding

News Justin Goulet -
The Federal government will continue investing in the Resource Restoration Unit and the Education and Technical Support program under...

Pride flag raised in Gibsons

News Justin Goulet -
A local politician says while steps have been taken to have more inclusiveness for the LGBTQ community, there's still...

Simons sworn in as MLA

News Justin Goulet -
MLAs across British Columbia have been sworn in, and Powell River-Sunshine Coast's Nic Simons is excited about what's to...

Simons re-elected as MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast

News Justin Goulet -
The votes have been counted, and Powell River-Sunshine Coast will see a familiar face representing the riding in Victoria. Nicholas...

Final advanced polls close in 2017 BC election

News Justin Goulet -
The advanced polls proved popular this election. The final advance poll was held on Saturday. According to numbers from Elections...

Strong voter turnout at advanced polling stations

News Justin Goulet -
Elections BC has released the numbers from the first round of advanced voting. More than 230,000 BC voters took advantage...

Simons hoping for clean election campaign

News Justin Goulet -
Politicians are back from Victoria after the end of the spring session of the BC legislature. Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA...

Local MLA reacts to 2017 BC Budget

News Justin Goulet -
The MLA for Powell River - Sunshine Coast says the 2017 BC Budget left a lot to be desired. ...

Simons surprised by lack of information in Throne Speech

News Justin Goulet -
BC's opposition wasn't very impressed with Tuesday's Speech from the Throne. The speech, read by Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon, outlined...

BC Liberals name Powell River – Sunshine Coast candidate

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Liberals has named its candidate for Powell River - Sunshine Coast. Mathew Wilson was acclaimed as the party's...

Doctors upset over lack of beds at long-term care facilities

News Justin Goulet -
There's a shortage of beds at long-term care facilities on the Sunshine Coast, and doctors are not happy about...
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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

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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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