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Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
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

Weather Wylie Henderson -
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

Weather My Tri-Port Now Staff -
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

Indigenous Sage Daniels -
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

National Sage Daniels -
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 to stay in Ottawa after mulling shift to B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Wylie Henderson -
North Island — Powell River MP Aaron Gunn said he will remain with the federal Conservatives rather than seek the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

North Island College offering film training for tiskʷat Mill workers

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
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

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

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

Winning multi-million lottery sold in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- A Powell River resident is a little richer, after purchasing a winning 6/49 lottery ticket. According to...
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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.

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.

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

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

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

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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