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Poilievre, MLAs, municipal politicians defend Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn

Community Grant Warkentin -
Two Conservative Island MLAs are defending federal Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn, who is facing calls to withdraw from the...

Heavy traffic expected for Comox to Powell River ferry route Saturday

Community Hussam Elghussein -
With the PRISMA festival underway, BC Ferries says you should expect heavy traffic this Saturday. The ferry-line says heavy traffic...

North Island College offering film training for tiskʷat Mill workers

News Justin Waddell -
After more than 200 workers lost their jobs at Catalyst tiskʷat Mill, North Island College (NIC) has offered free...

Strong winds and rain expected for Comox Valley, Powell River

News My Comox Valley Now Staff -
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Comox Valley and the Sunshine Coast.

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

News My Comox Valley 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.

Weather has cancelled sailings

News Big Ginger -
BC Ferries has announced this morning that the 6:15 from Comox to Powell River, and the return 8:05 sailing...

8:05 sailing from Powell River to Comox cancelled

News Big Ginger -
BC Ferries has cancelled two sailings between Little River and Powell River this morning, the 6:15 from Comox, and...

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...

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...

Mechanical issues cancel ferry sailings

News Justin Goulet -
UPDATE: Due to the mechanical issue, the 3:25 PM sailing departing Comox to Powell River has been cancelled. The...

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...

MV Bowen Queen replaces MV Island Sky during maintenance work

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Crews are undertaking some maintenance work on the MV Island Sky, starting today through to Sunday,...

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...

Thief scared off by dogs in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- A would-be thief had his efforts thwarted by dogs. In a media release, Powell River RCMP Constable...
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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

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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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