Tag: Provincial

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

Tsunami My Powell River Now Staff -
The Tsunami Advisory issued Tuesday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

Island inventor tempting Dragons tonight with all-natural glowsticks

Uncategorized Grant Warkentin -
Will the Dragons rave about her all-natural glowsticks? Paige Whitehead from the Comox Valley is hoping so. Her pitch on...

MSTH co-founder says walking back harm reduction wrong choice amid increasing threat of highly toxic illicit drugs

Uncategorized My Powell River Now Staff -
There are concerns a highly potent substance will become more prevalent among illicit drugs sourced on the streets. Nitazene is...

BC Ferries to replace Ferry Advisory Committees with new model

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
BC Ferries wants to improve engagement by replacing the Ferry Advisory Committee with a new model. In a release, the...

Major drug bust thwarts organized criminal activity, RCMP

News Justin Baumgardner -
Over 240 kilograms of cocaine have been taken off the street after RCMP seized 210 bricks in three separate...

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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

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

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

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

Transit
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.
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