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BC Hydro not participating in Earth Hour

News Cole Kelly - March 29, 2019

Since its inception in 2007, people and organizations around the world celebrate Earth Hour, but this year, BC’s energy provider will not be one of them. Earth Hour is...

Province ups wildfire prevention spending to $101 million per year

News Cole Kelly - March 19, 2019

After the two worst wildfire seasons on record in BC, the government has announced a new plan of action for preventing another. Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural...

Province investing $50 million in rural internet service

News Cole Kelly - March 8, 2019

The provincial government has announced funding for the largest investment in connectivity in history. Provincial officials met at the Wood Innovation and Design Centre in Prince George this morning...

Shock collars cause fear, increase aggression, says BC SPCA

News Cole Kelly - February 21, 2019

The BC SPCA is beginning a campaign to stop the use of shock collars and pain based training on pets. Shock collars, also known as electronic or e-collars, are...

Mother of slain woman wants to keep PG serial killer in maximum security prison

News Cole Kelly - February 2, 2019

A woman whose daughter was killed by notorious Prince George killer Cody Legebokoff is trying to keep him in a maximum security prison. Louanne Montgomery’s 23 year old child was killed by...

BC’s top baby names for 2018

News Cole Kelly - December 31, 2018

The results are in on the most popular baby names in BC for 2018. Liam took the lead at number one, followed by Olivia, Emma, Lucas and Oliver, according to...

BREAKING: Santa misplaces Naughty List, still wants cookies

News Cole Kelly - December 24, 2018

Less than 24 hours to go until Santa needs to begin his deliveries and something important has been lost. Santa’s Naughty List, a comprehensive docket of information he uses to...

BC votes down electoral reform

News Cole Kelly - December 20, 2018

The votes are in and proportional representation is out. Chief Electoral Officer, Anton Boegman presented the outcome of the recent referendum on electoral reform this afternoon. 1,402,358 packages, representing...

FortisBC price increase won’t change despite 85% pipeline capacity

News Cole Kelly - December 19, 2018

Despite recent news that natural gas usage can go back to normal, the price increase won’t be changing just...

Natural gas usage can return to normal, says FortisBC

News Cole Kelly - December 18, 2018

Other than the bill, it’s back to normal for natural gas customers in BC. After months of asking customers to conserve,...

Multiple power lines down across the Comox Valley

News Cole Kelly - September 9, 2018

COMOX VALLEY, B.C - While the weather might be good for putting out fires, it’s apparently not helping power....

Bidding begins for NIC shed auction

News Cole Kelly - September 9, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C - Bids are now open for the next NIC Great Shed Auction in Campbell River and...

Province awards funding to the Filberg

Uncategorized Cole Kelly - September 9, 2018

COMOX VALLEY, B.C - The Filberg Festival is receiving funds for marketing support from the government. According to a...

High risk activity ban lifted in Oyster Bay

News Cole Kelly - September 8, 2018

OYSTER BAY, B.C - Due to wet weather, Oyster River has rescinded their high risk activity ban. According to...

Mudslides cause evacuation order for Zeballos

News Cole Kelly - September 8, 2018

ZEBALLOS, B.C - Potential mudslides have prompted an evacuation order for the village of Zeballos. According to a release...

Health authority warning ferry passengers of possible exposure to measles

News Cole Kelly - September 7, 2018

VANCOUVER ISLAND - A case of the measles on a ferry sailing last month may have infected other passengers....

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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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