Tag: powell river

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 Comox Valley Now -
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.

Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities to host Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11

Uncategorized Wylie Henderson -
Communities throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will host ceremonies on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Vancouver Island communities recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Community Wylie Henderson -
Communities across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through ceremonies, gatherings, community walks and other events Tuesday.

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 -
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 -
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...
Load more

cfcp Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Annual Comox mayor’s tree lighting set for Nov. 27

Town of Comox
The Town of Comox is inviting residents to its annual downtown mayor's tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 27.

BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.

First Nations ask court to review Ottawa’s national-interest pipeline designation

Indigenous
Several First Nations are asking a Federal Court to review Ottawa’s decision to list the proposed new oil pipeline to B.C.’s coast as a “project of national interest.”

How can the B.C. NDP win back voters after their election setback?

Politics
The B.C. NDP is promising a hard look at what went wrong after its crushing Oct. 24 election loss.

B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.