Tag: Coast

BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

Uncategorized Justin Waddell - October 13, 2022

Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

Donation box robbed at Powell River Library

News Justin Goulet - January 15, 2018

POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Police are investigating after a break-in at the regional library. Constable Ron Palmquist said they received a...

Flu spreading along the coast

News Justin Goulet - January 4, 2018

COURTENAY, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak in...

Heroic fire rescue in Powell River

News Justin Goulet - May 3, 2017

Earlier this morning, at approximately 6:30 AM, a Powell River RCMP officer on patrol spotted a residence on fire...

Badinotti launches new net cleaning boat

News Justin Goulet - March 20, 2017

A new specialized fishing vessel has been deployed to keep fishing nets clean on the Coast. CEO of Badinotti Net...

Texada Island Steelworkers headed back to work

News Justin Goulet - March 17, 2017

After 20 weeks of struggle, Texada Island quarry employees are headed back to work. United Steelworkers Local 816 members voted...

Witness the history of Lund with premiere of new documentary

News Justin Goulet - February 11, 2017

The town of Lund, British Columbia is the focal point of a new documentary premiering in Powell River later...

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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable.

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

Community August 8, 2025

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died.

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