19 communities across BC can save their water through new water meters. The BC Government will be installing nearly 15,000 automated meters for small, rural, and First Nations communities to help them not only save water, but to also make them more resilient to droughts. The meters would lower water use...

Don't be alarmed if you get an emergency alert on Wednesday, it will be a planned test for the system. Canada’s emergency alert system will be tested this Wednesday to make sure it works during a real emergency. Residents of BC will be getting an alert tone and message on their...

A transportation network plan for Area C has been officially approved. The Strathcona Regional District Board recently approved the plan to improve active transportation opportunities across Area C of the Strathcona region by implementing actions. The district says while building the plan, staff launched a public engagement process to better understand...

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and other core services.   According to the province, the legislation will help speed up major projects by increasing how applications and permits are issued.  Premier David Eby says the new legislation was...

North Island- Powell River MP elect Aaron Gunn says it was a hard election, but now he’s ready to get to work.   Gunn says it’s time to stand up for the riding and represent his constituents and their concerns when the next parliament sits.   “I am very excited to...

With warm, dry conditions and strong winds forecasted across southern B.C. this weekend, the province is urging people to limit burning.  Despite no formal restrictions in place, the BC Wildfire Service is asking people to not have any fire this weekend until the windy conditions pass and people in the...