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Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Four island, coastal First Nations Chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to “chillax” over land acknowledgements

Chiefs from four First Nations communities are telling Aaron Gunn to “chillax” after the MP criticized land acknowledgements in a statement posted Monday on X.

North Island-Powell River MP appointed as member of Building Canada Act Committee

Aaron Gunn, MP for North Island–Powell River, has been appointed to the special joint committee on the Exercise of Powers Under the Building Canada Act, known as BCAN.

North Island-Powell River MP elect ready to stand up for the riding in Ottawa 

North Island- Powell River MP elect Aaron Gunn says it was a hard election, but now he’s ready to...

Campbell River firm to rebuild Powell River Airport runway

A Campbell River company will be rebuilding Powell River's airport runway. Powell River City Council awarded the contract Thursday afternoon...

North Island College offering film training for tiskʷat Mill workers

After more than 200 workers lost their jobs at Catalyst tiskʷat Mill, NIC has offered free film industry training to workers.

Powell River looking for new ways to use pulp mill following curtailment

Renewable energy may be an answer to getting the mill back up and running with its access to deep water, natural gas, electricity and water supplies.

Powell River pipe band to highlight Campbell River Highland Gathering

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – A Powell River-based pipe band will be travelling to Vancouver Island next weekend for the...

BC resident loses $1,500 in fraud scam

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Police are warning residents of a fraud scam after a Powell River resident lost $1500. According...

One woman dead at Texada Island Diversity Festival

TEXADA ISLAND, B.C. – One woman is dead following an apparent drowning at the site of this weekend’s Diversity...

Success for North Islanders at Powell River Logger Sports

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The annual Powell River Logger Sports event drew quite the crowd this past weekend, and...

Historical artificial reef project to start in Powell River this month

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – New marine habitat is set to be created in the waters off Powell River, thanks...

Man ordered to pay over $8000 for killing grizzly near Powell River

POWELL RIVER, B.C. - A man has been fined $8001 in the killing of a grizzly bear near Powell...

Ferries adjusts sailing time on Earls Cove-Powell River route

SECHELT, B.C.- Ferry users on the Sunshine Coast will see a change in the schedule starting today. According to a...

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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.