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More than 8,000 mail-in votes expected in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

More than 8,000 mail-in votes expected in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

According to the latest update from Elections BC, 8,338 voters in Powell River-Sunshine Coast have requested mail-in ballots – a significant increase over the 114 people who voted by mail in the riding in 2017.
VCH suggests flu vaccinations for Powell River area residents

VCH suggests flu vaccinations for Powell River area residents

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) advises that if there was ever a time to get a flu shot, this is the year.
Voters worried about sealed mail-in ballots; Elections B.C. says votes will be counted

Voters worried about sealed mail-in ballots; Elections B.C. says votes will be counted

Some voters are receiving mail-in ballots with the security envelope already sealed, forcing them to pry or rip open the outer envelope and tape it up with the ballot inside.
Candidate profile: Sandra Stoddart-Hansen

Candidate profile: Sandra Stoddart-Hansen

Liberal candidate Sandra Stoddart-Hansen is a consultant with a long history in the public and private sectors. She also recently completed a term on the BC Ferry Authority board of directors and has been active as a community volunteer.
Candidate profile: Nicholas Simons

Candidate profile: Nicholas Simons

NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons, 55, has lived in the riding for the past 30 years – 19 of them on the lower Sunshine Coast and 11 in the Powell River area.
Candidate profile: Kim Darwin

Candidate profile: Kim Darwin

Green candidate Kim Darwin, 51, is making her second run for MLA, after finishing third in 2017 and coming within 100 votes of the Liberal candidate.
Flushing program begins in Powell River Townsite

Flushing program begins in Powell River Townsite

Water mains to undergo maintenance over three-week period
City of Powell River Council applying for FireSmart grant

City of Powell River Council applying for FireSmart grant

Program helps householders to improve their properties against wildfires
City of Powell River approves grant application for recreation complex upgrades

City of Powell River approves grant application for recreation complex upgrades

Bid to be submitted
qathet Regional District receives emergency preparedness grant

qathet Regional District receives emergency preparedness grant

Funding will go toward sea level rise coastal mapping project