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BC Hydro not participating in Earth Hour
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
VANCOUVER ISLAND - A case of the measles on a ferry sailing last month may have infected other passengers....
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HAIR AND NOW – MELODY MAKERS – AUGUST 29 2025
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B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.Â
Trifecta of long weekend action for Comox Valley sports fans
There's no shortage of local action in store to satisfy most Comox Valley sports fans through the long weekend.
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