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Island Cancer Fundraiser Hits the Brakes in Victoria

The 20th Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock has come to a close. Riders from across the Island, including firefighters and BC Ambulance Services, finished their journey in downtown...

Be Conscious of What Fish You Buy

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Marine Stewardship Council is encouraging Canadians to consume traceable and sustainable seafoods. Professional Chef and Council spokesperson Charlotte Langley says it's important people...

Puntledge System In Dire Need of Rain

Things could be better in the Puntledge River system. BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson says monthly outflows disproportionately outweigh the inflows. "We're getting about one cubic metres a second coming in,...

Province Fighting Back On Pipeline Project

The BC government is taking action against the Kinder Morgan pipeline project. Minister of Enviornment and Climate Change George Heyman and Attorney General David Eby announced the province has...

Military Called In To Fight Wildfires

The military has been deployed with the wildfire situation in the Interior. 225 soldiers from Edmonton have been sent to Williams Lake to assist RCMP with monitoring check points,...

Emeritus Employees Receive Special Honour

North Island College is celebrating their latest Emeritus employees. One of those employees is Cathy Clark, a key member in the development of the Global Learning Initiative, which trains nursing...

Green Party Leader Weaver Says A Deal Is Almost Done

The deal is almost closed. In a conference from the legislature Friday afternoon, B.C Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says talks between the parties are going well and expects...

Cougar cub spotted in Courtenay moved to Mainland Zoo

A cougar cub spotted in Courtenay has been relocated the the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The young animal, approximated to be about four months old, had been spotted in different locations...

SRD & CVRD join forces to teach emergency evacuation skills

The Strathcona Regional District is holding a workshop on community evacuation this weekend. It takes place at the Black...

ICBC looking at technology to combat distracted driving

ICBC is keen on learning more about the technology aimed at reducing distracted driving. Mark Milner says they have...

Smoke and Mirrors? MP confused by fed’s pot bill

The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...

RCMP caution safety this Easter weekend

Police are reminding drivers to take caution over the Easter long weekend. Constable Rob Gardner says there are going...

VI Marmot Recovery Foundation expecting a busy spring

The Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation is prepping for a busy spring. Executive Director Adam Taylor says they are...

Heroic woman receives special honour

The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons. Malala Yousafzai spoke...

COs caution motorists to watch for bears

The Conservation Officer Service is reminding motorists to not stop to look at bears on the side of the...

Kick Off The Pumps! Province Bans Manditory High Heels At Work

The B.C. government has followed through on its commitment to ban mandatory high heels in the workplace. Minister of...
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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.
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