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Rise in overdose deaths prompts public safety warning from Campbell River RCMP

Campbell River RCMP have issued a public safety warning in response to a rise in overdose deaths in the community.

Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

The Tsunami Advisory issued yesterday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for much of the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning. The advisory followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia and covered most of the BC coast and the northern and western coasts of Vancouver Island, Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.

Update: Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

A tsunami watch has been issued for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island this evening, Tuesday June 29.

CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

Tax services continue during postal disruption 

The province says everyone is still responsible for paying provincial taxes, which is why they’re urging everyone to use...

Parliament Hill locked down; police evacuate after man seals himself inside 

Parliament Hill is on lockdown after a man barricaded himself inside the East Block.  According to Ottawa Police Service (OPS)...

New leader could help government get re-elected, liberal MP

It has been a week since Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Liberal leader, and that...

National TV Event Looks To Bring Attention To Powell River

Work is underway to promote Powell River on a national scale through the 2017 Logger Sports. Mayor Dave...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.