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Inquest jury recommends more ERT officers for Vancouver Island

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A coroner's inquest into the death of a man at the ferry terminal in Departure Bay is calling for more advanced care paramedics and ERT officers when police are...

BC Ferries warns of sailing cancelations ahead of windstorm

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According to BC Ferries, a severe weather forecast for high winds in the Strait of Georgia from Environment Canada may result in cancelled sailings.  They say that sailings from Departure...

Food Banks Canada releases 2024 Hunger Count, advocates for ‘rebuilding Canada’s social safety net’

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Food Banks Canada released a report highlighting the growing need for new legislation to help Canadians make ends meet.  They say in their Hunger Count 2024 report that the need...

Environment Canada warns of high winds and possible power outages tonight

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Environment and Climate Change Canada says to be ready for high winds that may cause damage tonight.  They say a frontal system will move across the south coast bringing a...

Yearly vaccinations for COVID-19 and Influenza open across B.C.

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The province says updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available throughout B.C. at over 1,300 pharmacies, health authority clinics and primary care providers’ offices.  Provincial Health Dr. Bonnie Henry encourages...

Policy analyst says privatizing healthcare isn’t a solution for healthcare woes in BC

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A senior economist from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the BC Green Party and the NDP are aligned on some aspects of healthcare while the BC Conservatives...

Western Forest Products announces curtailment at BC sawmills

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One of Vancouver Island’s largest employers announced yesterday that it would reduce lumber production at its BC sawmills from October to December.  Western Forest Products says the curtailment will cut...

3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes east Vancouver Island

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You might have woken up to some shaking this morning as another earthquake hit off the east coast of Vancouver Island.  According to Earthquakes Canada it was a 3.8 magnitude...

BC Green Party drops 2024 platform with a ‘new vision’ for BC

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As campaigns for the October 19th election gain momentum, the BC Green Party dropped its platform today at a...

After a week on the road, one Tour de Rock rider reflects on what comes next

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As the first week of Tour de Rock wraps up riders are reflecting on what a return to normal...

Neil Diamond and superheroes: Tour De Rock makes it’s way to Campbell River

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It was a gruelling day of pedalling yesterday for Tour De Rock Riders as they made their way south...

Tour De Rock riders start long trek from Port McNeil to Sayward and receive $15,000 from Port Alice Residents

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Day Two of the Tour De Rock kicked off this morning, and riders are making their way from Port...

Island mayors call on province to adopt new supportive housing models

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A project first piloted by the City of Duncan that used a new model for supportive housing is gaining...

BC Transit reveals new liveries for incoming electric buses

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BC Transit unveiled some shiny new liveries for their fleet of vehicles, and they say it will help cut...

Crews begin dismantling World’s Largest Hockey Stick and Puck

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The World's Largest Hockey Stick and Puck is no more, after crews began dismantling it today in Duncan, and...

DFO hands out 30k in fines to film company using drones near killer whales

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A Vancouver-based film company has received some hefty fines from the DFO for flying a drone too close to...
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B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial
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
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
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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Business
Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

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