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Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election Bill Kingston -
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP My Powell River Now Staff -
RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

Henderson running for Conservatives in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

2026 BC Election Bill Kingston -
A week after deciding not to run municipally to be District of Sechelt mayor, Henderson says he was asked to run after Premier David Eby called a snap election.

Mayoral candidate Rob Southcott has goals for economic development, Tla’amin partnership

2026 Municipal Election Bill Kingston -
Southcott is one of three councillors running for mayor.

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.

Mayoral candidate Jan Gisborne wants better lobbying on big issues

2026 Municipal Election Bill Kingston -
She is one of four candidates running to be Powell River's next mayor.

Fire Prevention Week encourages safe charging practises

Uncategorized My Powell River Now Staff -
Next week is Fire Prevention Week and this year's campaign focuses on safe charging.

Mayoral candidate George Doubt wants to see consensus building

2026 Municipal Election Bill Kingston -
Doubt is one of four candidates for mayor.

Domtar announces reopening of Howe Sound mill

Forestry Wylie Henderson -
The Howe Sound mill is set to reopen, according to Domtar.

Every Child Matters Peace Walk in Powell River Wednesday

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed each year on Sept. 30 to honour survivors and the children who never returned home.

Open fires bans lifted in Coastal Fire Centre

Uncategorized My Powell River Now Staff -
All remaining Category 2 and Category 3 open-fire prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted Sept. 30.

Winter tires will be required on some highways starting this week

Transit My Powell River Now Staff -
Winter tires will be required on some Vancouver Island highways starting Oct. 1.

Earthquakes shake waters southwest of Port Hardy

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Emergency officials say there were no reports of damage or injuries after a series of earthquakes shook off the...

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

Drought conditions worsen across Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast: report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The east Island and Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the province's drought severity index, while the west Island is at Level 1. Level 5 is the most severe.
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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.

Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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