Tag: Transportation

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.

B.C. unions renew call to bring ferry construction home amid Canada-U.S. trade war

Transit Emily Joveski -
A coalition of marine industry unions is calling on B.C. Ferries to ensure future ferries are built in the province following the recent breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.

‘Rural transportation needs desperate attention,” Premier David Eby 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Premier David Eby gave a speech at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit in Nanaimo earlier this morning where...

BC Ferries seeking feedback on Minor 44 vessel project

News Justin Goulet -
BC Ferries is hosting an information session on Texada Island this evening, on the new Minor 44 vessels. Spokesperson Darin...

BC Ferries looking at new rules for 2017

News Justin Goulet -
BC Ferries is looking to implement some new policies in 2017. The company is hoping to fully comply with Transport...

Investigators on scene of plane crash in Powell River

News Elizabeth Young -
Investigators are looking for the cause of a plane crash in downtown Powell River. The plane came down on Joyce...

DriveBC installs new cameras on Vancouver Island

News Justin Goulet -
New highway cameras have been installed to help drivers plan their trips to Vancouver Island. The four new highway...

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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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