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Veterans kept waiting for benefit, says North Island-Powell River MP

Veterans kept waiting for benefit, says North Island-Powell River MP

Liberals leave $105 million unspent, according to Rachel Blaney
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BC Liberals promise to eliminate provincial sales tax immediately to boost economic recovery

BC Liberals promise to eliminate provincial sales tax immediately to boost economic recovery

The BC Liberal party has kicked off a fresh week of campaigning with a bold new promise: If elected, they would immediately eliminate the provincial sales tax for a full year.
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Island Aurora to resume ferry service between Texada and Powell River

MV Island Aurora will be in service on the Powell River/Texada Island route on Monday, September 28. According to BC Ferries, the island-class vessel will depart Blubber Bay (Texada) at 6 am en route to Westview Terminal.
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Profile: Andrew Wilkinson: B.C. Liberal leader is physician and lawyer

Profile: Andrew Wilkinson: B.C. Liberal leader is physician and lawyer

VANCOUVER — Former cabinet colleague Bill Bennett warns anyone verbally sparring with B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to be prepared. “It’s easy to fall into a trap when you’re arguing with Andrew,” Bennett said in an interview.
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Powell River RCMP request help finding missing man

Powell River RCMP request help finding missing man

47-year-old William Adam Cramb was last seen September 25
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In B.C. election, party leaders urged to focus on anti-Black racism policies

In B.C. election, party leaders urged to focus on anti-Black racism policies

In the wake of anti-racism and Black Lives Matter rallies across B.C. and the world, Black community groups are calling on party leaders to make anti-racism policies central to their election campaigns.
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to fall as recoveries top 7,000

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to fall as recoveries top 7,000

There were 98 new infections reported overnight, while 119 people recovered and one died
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Tla’amin Nation reports no new COVID-19 cases

Tla’amin Nation reports no new COVID-19 cases

Total cases since September 7 remain at 36
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Voter registration deadline looming for B.C. election

Voter registration deadline looming for B.C. election

The deadline to register to vote in the Oct. 24 provincial election is looming. Elections BC says voter registration by phone and online closes Saturday, September 26.
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Second orca calf born to endangered J-Pod

Second orca calf born to endangered J-Pod

Another baby orca has emerged in J-Pod, the second addition in a month. The first baby was born Sept. 5 to Tahlequah, also known as J35, who attracted international attention in 2018 when she carried her dead calf for 17 days.
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