Tag: Regional

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services My Powell River Now Staff -
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Campfire ban will be in effect this week, except parts of north Island, Sunshine Coast 

Emergency Services Tyler Hay -
A fire ban across the Coastal Fire Centre will take effect July 16. 

RCMP looking for help to identify ‘persons of interest’ in active investigation 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP said an investigation is underway to identify people of interest after a young woman was provided with transportation to Willingdon Beach.  

Community contest opens to name new RCMP boat 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP will be getting a new patrol boat and is inviting the public to help name it through a community contest. 

Changes to advanced booking looks to ease congestion on ferries between Powell River and Comox 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
Travellers taking B.C. Ferries between Powell River and Comox this summer may see lower fares if they book sailings during less busy times.

Potable water restored on two vessels after BC Ferries completes public health investigation

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries said it is investigating an incident that prompted a health-related food service suspension on the Queen of Alberni and Salish Orca vessels. 

qathet Regional District looks to extend waste agreement in Nanaimo 

qathet Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The qathet Regional District is considering extending its agreement with the Regional District of Nanaimo to allow residual waste to be deposited at the Cedar Road facility. 

BC Transit make drastic changes to public transportation in Powell River 

Transit Justin Baumgardner -
Transit changes will provide users with a more reliable, and efficient way to get around the region.

Sunshine Coast RCMP arrest suspect linked to Sechelt break-ins

Crime Wylie Henderson -
Sunshine Coast RCMP have arrested a Sechelt man following a series of break-ins at commercial properties in the downtown area.

Sechelt search warrant leads to arrest, firearm seizure

Crime Wylie Henderson -
Sunshine Coast RCMP have arrested a man and seized real and replica firearms after executing a search warrant at a home in Sechelt.

Two people fined in connection with killing Texada Island grizzly bear in 2025

Fish & Wildlife Nathan Maley -
Two Texada Island residents have been fined for killing a grizzly bear on Texada Island last year. 

Mild winter weather ties temperature record in Powell River, sets new Sunshine Coast records

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Did it feel warmer than normal on Tuesday?

Powell River Kings reach agreement to continue 2025-26 season

Powell River Kings Wylie Henderson -
The hockey club issued a statement saying its season will continue without interruption after the Birch Group and the Powell River Kings Hockey Society reached an agreement following a town hall meeting earlier in December.

North Island-Powell River MP to stay in Ottawa after mulling shift to B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Wylie Henderson -
North Island — Powell River MP Aaron Gunn said he will remain with the federal Conservatives rather than seek the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday

Wildfires My Powell River Now Staff -
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note.

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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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